Definition of publish

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pub·lish    (pblsh) KEY 

VERB:
pub·lished, pub·lish·ing, pub·lish·es
VERB:
tr.

1. To prepare and issue (printed material) for public distribution or sale.
2. To bring to the public attention; announce. See Synonyms at announce.

VERB:
intr.

1. To issue a publication.
2. To be the writer or author of published works or a work.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English publicen, publishen, to make known publicly, from alteration of Old French publier, from Latin pblicre ; see publication

OTHER FORMS:
publish·a·ble(Adjective)