Published
'pʌblɪʃt
Definitions
2 meaningsTo make information available to people, usually in printed or electronic form.
'pʌblɪʃt
To prepare and issue a book, journal, piece of music, or other work for distribution or sale.
The company published its annual report.
💡 Simply: Imagine you wrote a cool story or made a fun game. When you 'publish' it, you share it with everyone so they can read it, play it, and enjoy it!
👶 For kids: When you publish something, it means you make it so everyone can read it, like a book or a drawing.
More Examples
She published a collection of poems.
The study was published in a prestigious journal.
How It's Used
"The author published his new novel last month."
"The newspaper published a controversial article on the government."
"Researchers must publish their findings to advance their field."
Made available to the public.
'pʌblɪʃt
Having been prepared and issued for distribution or sale.
The published manuscript was well-received.
💡 Simply: When a book is 'published,' it's finally ready for everyone to read! So 'published' means it's out there for people to see.
👶 For kids: It means something is ready to be read, like a storybook that's been made to be read.
More Examples
He is a published author.
We reviewed the published data.
How It's Used
"The published book was a great success."
"She is known for her published poetry."
Synonyms
Circulate
Distribute
Issue
Available
Circulated
Issued
Printed
From Middle English publishen, from Old French publier, from Latin publicare ('to make public'), from publicus ('public').
The term 'publish' has been used since the 14th century to refer to making something known to the public.
Memory tip
Think of a 'public house' – something published is made available to the public.