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[ ˈɔː.θərd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

writing

To be the author of (a book, article, etc.); to write.

Synonyms

compose, create, write

Examples of usage

  • He authored several books on the topic.
  • She authored a groundbreaking research paper.
  • The article was authored by a renowned journalist.

Translations

Translations of the word "authored" in other languages:

🇵🇹 autorado

🇮🇳 लेखक

🇩🇪 verfasst

🇮🇩 ditulis

🇺🇦 авторство

🇵🇱 autorstwa

🇯🇵 著作

🇫🇷 écrit

🇪🇸 escrito

🇹🇷 yazılmış

🇰🇷 저술된

🇸🇦 مؤلف

🇨🇿 autorství

🇸🇰 autorstvo

🇨🇳 创作

🇸🇮 avtorstvo

🇮🇸 höfundur

🇰🇿 авторлық

🇬🇪 ავტორობა

🇦🇿 müəlliflik

🇲🇽 escrito

Word origin

The word 'authored' is derived from the Old French word 'auctorer' which means 'to originate, promote, or establish'. It first appeared in the English language in the 14th century. Over time, the term evolved to specifically refer to the act of writing or creating original works.

See also: authoring, authoritarian, authoritative, authorities, authority, authorization, authorize, authorized, authorizer, authors, authorship.