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to publish

to publish

3.3
Make a book or article available to the public
  • verb
  • /ˈpʌblɪʃ/
translation icon : publicar
  • An automotive industry publication published my article on the history of the Indianapolis 500 Race.
  • published articles
  • a published book
  • published in a journal

No, people don't tend to publish their failures.

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Examples

  • In 2009, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology published the white paper "Living and Learning with New Media."

    Academic text (2011)
  • Langer's first academic paper on mindfulness, published in 1978, approached it from the Western academic tradition.

    Academic text (2011)
  • In addition to her research, she has published books for teachers, parents, and children.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Another helpful source is The Foundation Directory, published by the Foundation Center in New York.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Each year they update the yearbook and publish some new research.

  • An updated version of the UKMEC guidance was published in 2009 and is available online.

    Academic text (2011)
  • When my short story "Crazy for You" was published last year in the anthology Orange County.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Jonathan Steinberg is the author of Bismarck: A Life, published this month by Oxford University Press.

    Academic text (2011)
  • In September 2011, a new multimedia company published a meticulously documented account of the history.

  • Jonathan Steinberg is the author of Bismarck: A Life, published this month by Oxford University Press.

Synonyms

to post
vsto publish
  • Texting
1.9

To put a message, photo, or notice where many people can see it, for example online

covers preparing and distributing longer written works, not just online posts
to release
vsto publish
925 1.8

To make a product or information available to the public

focuses on preparing written or media material for public availability
to issue
vsto publish
  • Formal
904 2.5

To officially give documents or supplies to people

relates to preparing and making written materials available to the public
to come out
vsto publish
563 3.0

To become available to the public, for example when a book or album is released

describes the preparation and active making available, not only becoming available
to print
vsto publish
397 1.0

To make text and pictures on paper with a printer

includes that production method but also covers online preparation and availability
to appear
vsto publish
288 2.3

To become available to the public as a book or film

stresses the work's preparation and distribution process rather than arrival timing
to put out
vsto publish
255 3.6

Publish something like a book or magazine for people to buy

is more about preparing and making texts or articles available broadly
to distribute
vsto publish
232 2.7

Make something available for people to buy or use

emphasizes preparing and presenting written or online material rather than delivery
to broadcast
vsto publish
81 3.0

To make news or information known to many people

is focused on preparing texts and making them available, not broad media spreading
to bring out
vsto publish
12 2.7

Make a product, book or film available to the public

is specifically about preparing texts or media for public release

How Widely

to publish
3.3
to distribute
232 2.7
to release
925 1.8
to withhold
210 5.1
to suppress
176 4.8

Surface Forms

publish infinitive
published past
published past participle
publishing present participle
publishes third person singular

Morphology

publish = public (semi-transparent) = public + ish

The verb's meaning ('make public') is clear from 'public', but the form change (public → publish) and the historical, non‑productive suffixation make the morphological link irregular for learners.

Etymology

The word publish comes from the Latin verb publicare, which means 'make public' and is the same root you see in public. So to publish something is to put it 'in public' — to make it available for everyone to read or see.