Author ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Author ( noun )

1. A person who writes a book, article, or other written work.
2. A person who creates or originates something.
3. A person who sets an example.

Origin:

Middle english, from old french autor, from latin auctor, from augere to increase, from auctus, past participle of augere.

Examples:

1. Stephen King is the author of many horror novels.
2. He is the author of this idea.
3. She is the author of her own destiny.
4. The author of this book is not known.
5. The author of this article is a well-known journalist.

(As a verb)

Author ( verb )

1. A person who writes a book, article, or other written work.
2. A person who creates or originates something.
3. A person who sets an example.

Origin:

Middle english, from old french autor, from latin auctor, from augere to increase, from auctus, past participle of augere.

Examples:

1. Stephen King is the author of many horror novels.
2. He is the author of this idea.
3. She is the author of her own destiny.
4. The author of this book is not known.
5. The author of this article is a well-known journalist.