1. Noun
The beginner, former, or first mover of anything; hence, the efficient cause of a thing; a creator; an originator.
2. Noun
One who composes or writes a book; a composer, as distinguished from an editor, translator, or compiler.
3. Noun
The editor of a periodical.
4. Noun
An informant.
5. Verb
To occasion; to originate.
6. Verb
To tell; to say; to declare.
7. Verb
be the author of; "She authored this play"
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