edit

The word “edit” has 2 syllables: ed-it

It's pronounced as /ˈɛdɪt/

What is synonym and antonym for edit?

In the thesaurus, “edit” has 143 synonyms and 13 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for edit along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for edit

abridge
acclimate
acclimatize
accommodate
accustom
acquaint
adapt
adjust
alter
amend
amplify
analyze
annotate
anthologize
arrange
assemble
assign
attune
bend
blue pencil
blue-pencil
boil down
butcher
censor
check
choose
collect
compile
compose
condense
condition
conform
convert
copyedit
correct
customize
cut
delete
discard
doctor
draft
emend
engross
equip
establish
excise
fact-check
familiarize
fashion
feature
fine-tune
finish
fit
fly speck
gear
get out
go over
habilitate
habituate
harden
harmonize
inure
issue
make over
make up
massage
match
model
modify
naturalize
orient
orientate
pattern
perfect
phase
polish
prepare
prescribe
prime
print
proofread
publish
put
put together
read
readapt
readjust
ready
rearrange
recalibrate
recast
reclaim
recopy
rectify
recycle
red-pencil
redact
redesign
redevelop
redo
redraft
reedit
reengineer
refashion
refigure
refit
refocus
register
regulate
rehash
rehearse
reinvent
rejigger
remake
remodel
rephrase
report
revamp
revise
rework
rig
root
scrub
season
select
set up
settle
shape
square
strike out
style
sub
subedit
suit
tailor
tighten
touch up
toughen
train
transform
trim
tune
write over

Antonyms for edit

disarrange
disorder
disorganize
disperse
disturb
indulge
keep
misadjust
ruin
scatter
separate
spoil
worsen

Meanings of edit

noun
1. A change to the text of a document.
2. A change in the text of a file, a website or the code of software.
3. An interruption or change to an improvised scene.
4. An alteration to the DNA sequence of a chromosome; an act of gene splicing.
verb
1. To change a text, or a document.
2. To be the editor of a publication.
3. To change the contents of a file, website, etc.
4. To alter the DNA sequence of a chromosome; to perform gene splicing.
5. To alter a film by cutting and splicing frames.
6. To cut short or otherwise alter an improvised scene.
7. To lend itself to editing in a certain way.

Example Sentences

The author asked the editor to edit her manuscript for grammar and punctuation errors.
Before submitting the report, it's important to carefully edit it for clarity and conciseness.
Film directors often work closely with editors to edit footage and create a coherent narrative.
Can you please edit the document to include the latest updates before sending it out?
As a content creator, part of my job is to edit videos and photos to make them visually appealing.

On this page you'll find 156 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to edit, such as: abridge, acclimate, acclimatize, accommodate, accustom, acquaint, adapt.

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