publish
UK: ˈpʌblɪʃ | US: ˈpʌblɪʃ
vt. to produce and distribute printed or digital material for public sale or viewing
vt. to make information or work widely known
vi. (of an author or company) to issue written or digital content
The word publish traces back to Latin publicare (to make public), derived from publicus (of the people). It entered English via Old French publier, retaining the core idea of disseminating information to the public. The suffix -ish was added to form a verb, aligning with similar Germanic and Romance language patterns (e.g., punish, cherish). The evolution reflects societal shifts from oral to written/printed communication.
The author will publish her new novel next month.
The journal publishes groundbreaking research annually.
They decided to publish the findings online for open access.
The government failed to publish the report on time.
Many bloggers publish daily to grow their audience.