author

A person who writes or creates a book, article, or other work.

• She is a famous author.
• Who is the author of this article?
• The two authors wrote the report together.

How to use it: the author of something (Who is the author of this book?)

Similar words: writer, creator

Common phrases: author of something, famous author, children’s author

A person whose statements are used as a source of information.

• He is a reliable author on these events.
• Several ancient authors describe the same battle.
• The historian compared the accounts of three authors.

Similar words: authority, source

Common phrases: reliable author, ancient author, author on something

To write or create a book, article, report, or other work.

• She authored the report.
• He has authored several books on farming.
• Who authored this software guide?

Similar words: write, create, compose

Common phrases: author a book, author a report, author an article