Synonyms for
Edit
Definition
To prepare a written work for publication or presentation by correcting, revising, or adapting it.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- edit text
- edit document
- edit video
- edit photos
- edit manuscript
- edit out
- edit in
- edit mode
Word family
Usage note
The verb 'edit' often implies making corrections or improvements. Be mindful of context; 'edit out' means to remove, while 'edit in' means to add.
Example sentences
- I will edit my paper before submitting it to my teacher.
- The editor will edit the article for errors.
- Can you help me edit my resume?
- She spent hours editing her video for YouTube.
- I need to edit my photos before posting them online.
Quotes
The secret of good writing is to strip every sentence to its cleanest components. Every word that serves no function, every long word that could be a short word, every adverb that carries the same meaning that's already in the verb, every passive construction that leaves the reader unsure of who is doing what - these are the thousand and one adulterants that weaken the strength of a sentence. And they usually occur in proportion to education and rank.
The first draft of everything is sh*t.
Write drunk, edit sober.