Dictionary Entry
published
Part of SpeechverbPronunciation/ˈpʌblɪʃt/Word FrequencyCommon (6.12)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)To issue (something, such as printed work) for distribution and/or sale.
In a Sentence
“Most of the sketches Faulkner published in 1925 appeared in the Sunday magazine section of the New Orleans Times-Picayune.”
Published Usage Examples
“Edition (_published_ by Mr. Brimley Johnson, but differing considerably from the editions which he has _edited_); and the Winchester Edition, published by Mr. Grant Richards.”
“"This dedication may serve for almost any book that has, is, or shall be published:" -- "that _has been_, or _will be published_."”
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Origin
From Latin publicare ‘to make public’, from publicus ‘public’.
Common Phrases
Poetry examples for “published”
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