To publish means to make something available for others to read, see, or use. When an author publishes a book, they're releasing it to the world so anyone can buy it or borrow it from a library. When a newspaper publishes an article, it puts the story where readers can find it. Scientists publish their discoveries in journals so other researchers can learn from their work.

Publishing used to mean physically printing words on paper, but today you can publish online too. When you post a story on a website or share your artwork on a blog, you're publishing it digitally. Some people publish videos on YouTube or publish photos on social media.

Before something is published, only you and maybe a few others know about it. After you publish it, anyone can access it.

A publisher is a person or company that helps prepare and distribute books, magazines, or other content. They handle editing, printing, and getting the work to readers. When you hear that someone's work “was published,” it means they successfully shared it with an audience beyond just their friends and family.