publish
/ˈpʌblɪʃ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: publishes
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To issue (something, such as printed work) for distribution and/or sale.
Verb
Examples
The Times published the investigative piece about the governor both in print and online.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To announce to the public.
Verb
Examples
The Secretary of Health and Human Services published a press release on May 22, 2013.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “publish” mean?
To issue (something, such as printed work) for distribution and/or sale.
Is “publish” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.