Meaning of the word publish in English

What does publish mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

publish

US /ˈpʌb.lɪʃ/

UK /ˈpʌb.lɪʃ/

to prepare and issue (a book, journal, piece of music, etc.) for public sale, distribution, or readership

Example:

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The author hopes to publish her first novel next year.

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The university decided to publish the research findings.

Synonym:

issue release print circulate disseminate

to make generally known or public

Example:

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The newspaper decided to publish the scandalous details.

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They will publish the results of the investigation next week.

Synonym:

announce declare proclaim reveal disclose

Related Word:

publisher publishing self-publishing