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Meaning of the word publish in English

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publish

US /ˈpʌb.lɪʃ/
UK /ˈpʌb.lɪʃ/
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Verb

1.

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:
issuereleaseprintcirculatedisseminate
2.

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:
announcedeclareproclaimrevealdisclose
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publisherpublishingself-publishing