author

US /ˈɑː.θɚ/

UK /ˈɑː.θɚ/

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a writer of a book, article, or report.

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She is the author of three best-selling novels.

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The article was written by a renowned legal author.

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writer novelist scribe wordsmith dramatist

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to be the author of (a book, article, or report).

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He plans to author a new book on climate change.

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The committee will author the final report.

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write compose pen draft create

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authority authorize co-author