Main Entry:

pub·lish

Pronunciation:

\ˈpə-blish\

Function:

verb

Etymology:

Middle English, modification of Anglo-French publier, from Latin publicare, from publicus public

Date:

14th century

transitive verb1 a: to make generally known b: to make public announcement of2 a: to disseminate to the public b: to produce or release for distribution ; specifically : print 2c c: to issue the work of (an author)intransitive verb1: to put out an edition2: to have one's work accepted for publication

— pub·lish·able \-bli-shə-bəl\ adjective