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publish

Pronunciation: /ˈpʌblɪʃ/

The English word “publish” has 9 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. To issue (something, such as printed work) for distribution and/or sale.
  2. To announce to the public.
  3. To issue the work of (an author).
  4. To disseminate (a message) publicly via a newsgroup, forum, blog, etc.
  5. To issue a medium (e.g. publication).
  6. To have one's work accepted for a publication.
  7. To be made available in a printed publication or other medium.
  8. To make (information such as an event) available to components that wish to be notified (subscribers).
  9. To preach (as a Jehovah's Witness).

Etymology

From Middle English publicen (by analogy with banish, finish), from Old French publier, from Latin publicare (“to make public, show or tell to the people, make known, declare, also (and earlier) confiscate for public use”), from publicus (“pertaining to the people, public”); see public.

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