Meaning & Definition of word "Publish"
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Publish
/ˈpʌb.lɪʃ/
verb:
- 1. to prepare and issue (a book, journal, piece of music, etc.) for public sale or distribution.
- Example: The author decided to publish her novel next spring.
- 2. to make content public, especially in a digital format.
- Example: The company plans to publish a series of articles on its website.
- 3. to announce or declare officially.
- Example: The results of the study will be published in a peer-reviewed journal.
Etymology
Middle English: from Old French 'publier', from Latin 'publicare', from 'publicus' meaning 'public'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
publish or perish:
A phrase indicating that academics must publish their research to maintain their jobs.
self-publish:
To publish one's own work independently without a traditional publisher.
publish a paper:
To have a research paper formally issued in a journal.
Related Words
publication:
The act of making something publicly known; a printed work.
publisher:
A person or company that prepares and issues books and other content.
publishing:
The industry or process of producing and distributing literature or information.
Slang Meanings of publish
Meaning: To get something out there or share it widely, especially on social media.
Example Sentence: I can’t wait to publish my new blog post and see what everyone thinks!
Meaning: To leak information or make something known informally.
Example Sentence: He published the news about the event before the official announcement.