edit
Translation
to prepare for publication, to correct, to revise
Examples
She edits the company's newsletter.
She edits the company's newsletter.
You should edit your essay for mistakes.
You should edit your essay for mistakes.
He edited the film for the final cut.
He edited the film for the final cut.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to prepare (sth.) for publication She edits the company's newsletter.
Similar Words
Synonyms: revise, correct, amend; Antonyms: publish, finalize
Etymology
From Latin 'edere' meaning 'to bring forth, publish'. The idea is preparing something to 'put it out' for the public.
Memory Tips
An 'editor' is the person who 'edits' a text or film. The words are very closely linked.