v., -lished, -lish·ing, -lish·es. v.tr.
- To prepare and issue (printed material) for public distribution or sale.
- To bring to the public attention; announce. See synonyms at announce.
- To issue a publication.
- To be the writer or author of published works or a work.
[Middle English publicen, publishen, to make known publicly, from alteration of Old French publier, from Latin pūblicāre. See publication.]
publishable pub'lish·a·ble adj.
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