publish

[puhb-lish]

verb (used with object)

1. to issue (printed or otherwise reproduced textual or graphic material, computer software, etc.) for sale or distribution to the public.

2. to issue publicly the work of.

   Random House publishes Faulkner.

3. to submit (content) online, as to a message board or blog.

   I published a comment on her blog post with examples from my own life.

   They publish a new webcomic once a month.

4. to announce formally or officially; proclaim; promulgate.

   Synonyms: declare, reveal, disclose
   Antonyms: conceal

5. to make publicly or generally known.

6. Law.,  to communicate (a defamatory statement) to some person or persons other than the person defamed.

verb (used without object)

1. to issue newspapers, books, computer software, etc.; engage in publishing.

   The new house will start to publish next month.

2. to have one's work published.

   She has decided to publish with another house.

publish

/ ˈpʌblɪʃ /

verb

1. to produce and issue (printed or electronic matter) for distribution and sale

2. (intr) to have one's written work issued for publication

3. (tr) to announce formally or in public

4. (tr) to communicate (defamatory matter) to someone other than the person defamed

   to publish a libel

Other Word Forms

• publishable adjective
• mispublished adjective
• nonpublishable adjective
• unpublishable adjective
• unpublished adjective
• well-published adjective
• publishing noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of publish¹

1300–50; Middle English publisshen < Anglo-French *publiss-, long stem of *publir, for Middle French publier < Latin pūblicāre to make public

Word History and Origins

Origin of publish¹

C14: from Old French puplier, from Latin pūblicāre to make _public

Synonym Study

See announce.

Example Sentences

In January, the Orange County Grand Jury published a report concluding that the registrar exhibited the “highest level of integrity” in the 2024 election and that there was no evidence of voter fraud.

From Los Angeles Times

On Friday we published an article exposing these drug dealers who are selling vape liquid laced with spice to unwitting teenagers through adverts posted on the social media site.

From BBC

The Reform UK manifesto published ahead of last year's general election made commitments to slash income tax in particular, as well as large spending pledges on defence.

From BBC

Details of the new environmental impact assessment have not been released but are expected to be published by the UK government.

From BBC

Following the Sky’s 88-64 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday night, Reese was asked by a reporter about the frustration she seemed to express in the article, which was published earlier that day.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• announce 
• broadcast 
• circulate 
• declare 
• disclose 
• distribute 
• print 
• produce 
• promulgate 
• publicize 
• put out 
• report