edit

[ed-it] / ˈɛd ɪt /

VERB

rewrite, refine

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adapt alter analyze annotate arrange assemble censor choose compile compose delete prepare publish rearrange revise select

STRONG

amplify assign blue pencil butcher check condense correct cut discard doctor draft emend excise feature fine-tune finish massage polish prescribe proofread rectify redact regulate rehash rephrase report scrub style tighten trim

WEAK

boil down fly speck go over make up put together recalibrate set up strike out write over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disarrange disorder disorganize disperse disturb scatter separate

STRONG

indulge keep ruin spoil worsen

Example Sentences

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Investors can pause, stop or edit the workflow of the agent at any time, Public executives said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Ridings, who has dyslexia, says her mum often helps her write down and edit her "stream of consciousness" lyrics.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Reflecting on his legacy, Coach partly blames the edit but acknowledges he often took himself too seriously, was arrogant, and tried too hard to be larger than life, yet he stresses his authenticity.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

The new lawsuit comes after xAI sparked controversy by allowing users to easily edit images posted on the social-media website X.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

"That, and how to edit the files. And where to insert the instructions in the files."

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

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