First Known Use: 14th century
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publish
verb pub·lish \ˈpə-blish\
: to prepare and produce (a book, magazine, etc.) for sale
: to have something you wrote included in a book, magazine, newspaper, etc.
: to include (an article, letter, photograph, etc.) in a magazine or newspaper
Full Definition of PUBLISH
transitive verb
1
a : to make generally known b : to make public announcement of
2
a : to disseminate to the public b : to produce or release for distribution; specifically : print 2c c : to issue the work of (an author)
intransitive verb
1
: to put out an edition
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Origin of PUBLISH
Middle English, modification of Anglo-French publier, from Latin publicare, from publicus public
PUBLISHED Defined for Kids
publish
verb pub·lish \ˈpə-blish\
pub·lishedpub·lish·ing
Definition of PUBLISH for Kids
1
: to bring printed works (as books) before the public usually for sale
2
: to print (as in a magazine or newspaper) <The newspaper published her article on dogs.>
3
: to make widely known
— pub·lish·er noun
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