Publish

/ˈpʌb.lɪʃ/

Meaning & Definition

verb
to prepare and issue (a book, journal, piece of music, etc.) for public sale or distribution.
The author decided to publish her novel next spring.
to make content public, especially in a digital format.
The company plans to publish a series of articles on its website.
to announce or declare officially.
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.

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Slang Meanings

To get something out there or share it widely, especially on social media.
I can’t wait to publish my new blog post and see what everyone thinks!
To leak information or make something known informally.
He published the news about the event before the official announcement.