author
gb/ˈɔθɚ/ us/ˈɔθɚ/
A2
English
~ 1500
szerző, ír, kezdeményező, megalkotó
NOUN
A2
1
szerző
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is the author of [something]
She is the author of three best-selling novels.
Ő három bestseller regény szerzője.
The author signed copies of his latest book.
A szerző dedikálta a legújabb könyvének példányait.
I met the author at a literary festival.
The article's author explained her research in detail.
Learner examples
She is the author of a new book.
Ő egy új könyv szerzője.
The author talks about his story.
A szerző a történetéről beszél.
I met the author at the library.
The author writes many books.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'author' with 'authority'. 'Author' refers to a creator of written works, while 'authority' means an expert or official power.
Meaning
Person who writes a work
Collocations
best-selling author
|famous author
|author of a book
|award-winning author
|children’s author
Synonyms
writer (More general; can refer to anyone who writes, not necessarily published.)
|
novelist (Specifically writes novels rather than all kinds of works.)
Antonyms
reader (Opposite role; consumes written works instead of creating them.)
Themes
literature
|media
|art
|arts_entertainment
|education
|communication
Definition
Someone who writes books, articles, or other works.
A person who creates and writes a book, article, or other piece of writing.
VERB
B2
FORMAL
2
ír
A1
Usage pattern:
to author [a book/report/article]
She authored a groundbreaking study on climate change.
Úttörő tanulmányt írt a klímaváltozásról.
He has authored several technical manuals.
Több műszaki kézikönyvet is írt.
The senator authored a bill to improve healthcare.
Learner examples
She authored a book about animals.
Írt egy könyvet az állatokról.
He authored an article for the school paper.
Cikket írt az iskolaújságba.
They authored a report on the project.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think 'author' as a verb is common in casual speech, but it's mostly used in formal contexts; 'write' is more common in everyday English.
Meaning
To write or create a work
Collocations
author a report
|author an article
|author a book
Synonyms
write (More common and less formal; can refer to any form of writing.)
|
compose (Often used for music or formal written works; slightly more artistic connotation.)
Antonyms
plagiarize (To copy someone else's work without permission; opposite of original authorship.)
Themes
literature
|media
|arts_entertainment
|education
|communication
Definition
To write or make a book, article, or other work.
To write or be the creator of a book, report, article, or other work.
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
3
kezdeményező
B2
megalkotó
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] is the author of [a plan/idea/action]
She was the author of the new company policy.
Ő volt az új vállalati szabályzat megalkotója.
Historians debate who was the true author of the revolution.
A történészek vitatják, ki volt a forradalom valódi kezdeményezője.
He is considered the author of modern economic theory.
Learner examples
She is the author of the new rules.
Ő az új szabályok megalkotója.
He is the author of this big change.
Ő ennek a nagy változásnak a kezdeményezője.
They are the authors of the plan.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse this meaning in casual speech; in everyday English 'creator' or 'person who started it' is more common than 'author' outside writing contexts.
Meaning
Originator of an action or idea
Collocations
author of a plan
|author of reforms
|author of the proposal
Synonyms
creator (General term for someone who brings something into existence.)
|
initiator (Emphasizes being the one who begins something.)
Antonyms
follower (Someone who adopts ideas from others rather than originating them.)
Themes
business
|politics
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Definition
A person who starts an idea, plan, or action.
A person who starts or creates something, such as a plan, idea, or action, especially in formal contexts.
Grammar
Dictionary form
author
IPA
GB/ˈɔθɚ/
US/ˈɔθɚ/
Syllables & stress
au - thor (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (au)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: author
- Plural: authors
Verb
- Base: author
- 3rd Person Singular: authors
- Present Participle: authoring
- Past: authored
Word family
Forms
authors
noun
authoring
verb
authored
verb
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unauthorized
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
authorial
adjective
authoritative
adjective B2
Expressions
author and finisher of our faith
1/ˈɔθɚ ˈænd fˈɪnɪʃɚ əv ˈaʊɚ fˈeɪθ/
fixed phrase
literary
Biblical phrase about Jesus as creator and completer of faith
A phrase from the Bible meaning Jesus begins and completes Christian faith.
Examples
- Christians believe Jesus is the author and finisher of our faith.
- The pastor quoted 'the author and finisher of our faith' during his sermon.
author of one's own misfortune
1/ˈɔθɚ əv wˈʌnz ˈoʊn mɪsfˈɔɹt͡ʃən/
fixed phrase
Causing one's own problems
Used to say someone’s bad situation is caused by their own actions.
Examples
- By ignoring the safety rules, he became the author of his own misfortune.
- She was the author of her own misfortune when she lied to her friends.