Publish
Verb
UK
/ˈpʌb.lɪʃ/
US
/ˈpʌb.lɪʃ/
Level: b1
Definition
To make information or writing available to the public.
Example
"She plans to publish her first novel next year."
"The company will publish the report online so everyone can read the results easily."
"Teachers sometimes publish students’ work in school magazines to encourage creativity and confidence."
Explanation
To publish means to prepare and share writing, news, or information with the public so many people can read or see it. For example, authors publish books and websites publish articles online. The word comes from Latin publicare, meaning “to make public”. So when you publish something, you make it open and available to everyone instead of keeping it private.