Meaning of publish in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈpəblɪʃ/

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1. Verb

   publish

   Etymology

   Middle English (in the sense ‘make generally known’): from the stem of Old French puplier, from Latin publicare‘make public’, from publicus (see public)

   Definitions

   1. put into print

   Examples

   • « The newspaper published the news of the royal couple's divorce »
   • « These news should not be printed »
2. 2. prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

   Examples

   • « publish a magazine or newspaper »
3. 3. have (one's written work) issued for publication

   Examples

   • « How many books did Georges Simenon write? »
   • « She published 25 books during her long career »