Synonyms for

Publish

Verb / ˈpʌblɪʃ / Another word for publish — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To make information available to the public, especially by printing it in a book, magazine, or newspaper.

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Common collocations

  • publish a book
  • publish an article
  • publish data
  • publish results
  • publish online
  • publish a journal
  • publish a report

Word family

verb publish
adjective publishable

Usage note

While 'publish' often implies making something widely known, it can also refer to the act of printing and distributing a work. Be mindful of the context to understand the specific meaning.

Example sentences

  1. The newspaper will publish the results of the election tomorrow.
  2. The author is excited to publish her new book.
  3. The scientific journal will only publish articles that have been peer-reviewed.
  4. The company will publish a new catalog next month.
  5. The government has decided to publish the names of the companies that are violating environmental regulations.

Quotes

  • A good newspaper, I suppose, is a nation talking to itself.
  • Publishing a volume of verse is like dropping a rose petal down the Grand Canyon and waiting for the echo.
  • Publishing a book is like stuffing a note into a bottle and hurling it into the sea. Some bottles drown, some come safe to land, where the notes are read and then possibly cherished, or else misinterpreted, or else understood all too well by those who hate the message.

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