Publish
/ˈpʌblɪʃ/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo prepare and issue a book, journal, or other material for public sale or distribution; to make something available to the public.
/ˈpʌblɪʃ/
To prepare and issue a book, journal, or other material for public sale or distribution.
The author is hoping to publish their novel next year.
💡 Simply: Imagine you wrote a story or a cool article. Publishing it is like sending it out to the world so everyone can read it! It's like sharing your creative work.
👶 For kids: To share a book or story so everyone can read it!
More Examples
The magazine decided to publish the controversial article.
He published his research findings in a scientific journal.
The company will publish a new edition of its catalog.
How It's Used
"The company plans to publish its annual report next month."
"The newspaper is preparing to publish an exclusive interview."
To make generally known; to announce publicly; to declare formally.
/ˈpʌblɪʃ/
To make generally known; announce publicly.
The company will publish the details of its merger.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're sharing a secret with everyone! That's kind of what publishing means in this case, but with important information, like a rule or an announcement. It is to make sure it is known by everyone.
👶 For kids: To tell everyone something important!
More Examples
The government published a warning about the potential hazards.
They published an apology in the local newspaper.
The court published its decision after a long deliberation.
How It's Used
"The court will publish its ruling next week."
"The town will publish the new traffic regulations."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
publish or perish
A phrase that emphasizes the importance of publishing research to advance in an academic career or maintain professional standing.
"In academia, the pressure to 'publish or perish' can be intense."
From Middle English publishen, from Old French publier, from Latin publicare 'to make public', from publicus 'public'.
The word 'publish' has been used since the 14th century, originally referring to the act of making something public or announcing it.
Memory tip
Think of making something 'public'. When you publish, you're making information available for everyone to see.
Word Origin
"to make public"