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publish

Pronunciation: /ˈpʌblɪʃ/
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Definition of publish

verb

[with object]
  • 1prepare and issue (a book, journal, or piece of music) for public sale:we publish practical reference books [no object]:the pressures on researchers to publish
  • print (something) in a book or journal so as to make it generally known:we pay £5 for every letter we publish
  • (usually as adjective published) prepare and issue the works of (a particular writer):a published author
  • formally announce or read (an edict or marriage banns).
  • 2 Law communicate (a libel) to a third party.

Derivatives

publishable

adjective

Origin:

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

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