v. pub·lished, pub·lish·ing, pub·lish·es v.tr. 1. a. To prepare and issue (a book, music, or other material) for public distribution, especially for sale. b. To prepare and issue a work or works by (an author). 2. To bring to the public attention; announce. See Synonyms at announce. v.intr. 1. To issue a publication. 2. To be the writer of works that are published. [Middle English publicen, publishen, to make known publicly, from alteration of Old French publier, from Latin pūblicāre; see PUBLICATION.] publish·a·ble adj. |
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