published
UK: ˈpʌblɪʃt | US: ˈpʌblɪʃt
vt. 1. To prepare and issue (printed or digital material) for public distribution.
vt. 2. To formally announce or make known (e.g., research findings).
adj. 3. (Of written work) having been issued for public access.
The word "publish" originates from the Latin publicare (to make public), derived from publicus (public). The suffix -ed marks the past participle form, indicating completed action. Over time, "publish" evolved in Middle English via Old French publier, retaining its core meaning of disseminating information to the public. The morpheme "publish" preserves the original spelling, while -ed is a productive English suffix for verb conjugation.
The author published her novel last year to critical acclaim.
The journal published groundbreaking research on climate change.
His findings were published in a prestigious scientific magazine.
The government published new guidelines for public safety.
The article was published online for global access.