Authored — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /(ˌ)kō-ˈȯ-thər/

Meaning & Definition of Authored

Authored (verb)

  1. to be the author of, write

Authored (noun)

  1. one who collaborates with another person in authoring a literary or dramatic work, a document, a legislative bill, etc.

Authored (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to compose and set down on paper the words of

    "authored a new biography of Thomas Jefferson"

    similar: penned, scratched (out), scribbled, wrote
    related: cast, composed, crafted, drafted, drew up, formulated, framed, prepared, recast, redrafted, revised, rewrote, lettered, printed, typed, typewrote, recorded, took down, transcribed, autographed, penciled (in), registered, signed, couched, expressed, phrased, put, worded

Related Entry: Author (verb)

Author is a different word from Authored. The synonyms below are for author, not for authored.

  1. to compose and set down on paper the words of

    "authored a new biography of Thomas Jefferson"

    similar: pen, scratch (out), scribble, write
    related: cast, compose, craft, draft, draw up, formulate, frame, prepare, recast, redraft, revise, rewrite, letter, print, type, typewrite, record, take down, transcribe, autograph, pencil (in), register, sign, couch, express, phrase, put, word

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Authored

The most common words with a similar meaning to Authored:

penned, scratched (out), scribbled, wrote

Related Words for Authored

cast, composed, crafted, drafted, drew up, formulated, framed, prepared, recast, redrafted, revised, rewrote, lettered, printed, typed, typewrote, recorded, took down, transcribed, autographed, penciled (in), registered, signed, couched, expressed, phrased, put, worded

Word Forms of Authored

Inflections: authoring, authors, coauthors, co-authors

Derived words: coauthor (transitive verb), coauthorship (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Authored

derivative of author:1

First known use: 1597

Frequently Asked Questions about Authored

What does "Authored" mean?

"Authored" means to be the author of, write. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to be the author of, write.

What is another word for "Authored"?

Other words for "Authored" include penned, scratched (out), scribbled and wrote. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Authored" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Authored"?

There are 32 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Authored". Common alternatives include penned, scratched (out), scribbled and wrote.

How do you use "Authored" in a sentence?

Examples of "Authored" in a sentence: "authored a new biography of Thomas Jefferson".

Is "Authored" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Authored" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Authored"?

"Authored" is pronounced /(ˌ)kō-ˈȯ-thər/.

What is the origin of the word "Authored"?

"Authored" comes from derivative of author:1. First known use: 1597.

What is another word for "Authored" meaning "to compose and set down on paper the words of"?

When "Authored" (verb) means to compose and set down on paper the words of, synonyms include penned, scratched (out), scribbled and wrote.