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author

verb [T]
 
 
/ˈɔː.θər/ US  /ˈɑː.θɚ/

Definition

formal to write a book, article, etc.: He has authored more than 30 books.Writing and typing mainly US to create something: The deal is being authored by a Greek diplomat.Creating and producingInventing, designing and innovationInventing, designing and innovationCreating and producing
(Definition of author verb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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