publish
- 01 A2 Elementary
to prepare and produce a book, magazine, or newspaper for people to buy or read.
to issue printed or digital material for public distribution or sale. Transitive — requires a direct object representing the work.
Simple“The company plans to publish his new novel in early spring.”
In context“The university press decided to publish the research findings in a special edition, ensuring the data reached a global audience of specialists.”
UsageOften used in the passive voice when the focus is on the book rather than the company.
- 02 B1 Intermediate
to put content, such as a blog post or a video, on the internet for others to see.
to make digital content available to the public via a website, social media platform, or application.
Simple“You can publish your travel photos on your blog for your friends to see.”
In context“Once the editor approves the final draft, the system will automatically publish the article to the main news feed.”
UsageCommonly used with digital objects like posts, articles, or updates.
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
to make information known to the public in an official way.
to announce or proclaim information formally to the public.
Simple“The government will publish the new tax rules later today.”
In context“The committee is legally required to publish the results of the investigation to maintain transparency with the shareholders.”
- 04 C1 Advanced
to have your writing or research accepted and printed in a journal or book.
to have one's creative or academic work accepted for inclusion in a publication. Often used intransitively.
Simple“She was very excited to finally publish in a major medical journal.”
In context“In the competitive world of academia, the pressure to publish frequently can sometimes compromise the depth of the research.”
Teacher's tipIn academic contexts, 'publish' is often used without an object to refer to a person's professional success in getting work out.
Usage publish articles · later publish · originally publish
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.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.