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edit

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of edit

1 to prepare for publication by correcting, rewriting, or updating

the publisher edited a new version of its best-selling school dictionary

Synonyms of edit

redraft, revamp, revise, rework

Words Related to edit

perfect, polish, touch up

copyedit, read, sub [British], subedit

amend, annotate, correct, emend, rectify

anthologize, collect, compile

get out, issue, print, publish

abridge, blue-pencil, redact, red-pencil

engross, recopy

2 to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation

the restaurant chef has edited several of his gourmet dishes for preparation by the home cook

Synonyms of edit

acclimate, acclimatize, accommodate, adapt, adjust, condition, conform, doctor, fashion, fit, put, shape, suit, tailor

Words Related to edit

readapt, readjust

customize, gear, match, model, pattern

attune, correct, harmonize, square, tune

establish, root, settle

acquaint, familiarize, orient, orientate

equip, prepare, prime, rehearse

harden, inure, season, toughen

alter, convert, make over, modify, recast, reclaim, recycle, redesign, redevelop, redo, reengineer, refashion, refigure, refit, refocus, reinvent, rejigger, remake, remodel, revamp, revise, rework, transform

accustom, condition, habilitate, habituate, naturalize

fiddle (with), fine-tune, phase, register, regulate, rig

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