[Webster’s New International Dictionary of the English Language (1913 revised edition)](https://www.websters1913.com/) defines **publish** thusly: 1. To make public; to make known to mankind, or to people in general; to divulge, as a private transaction; to promulgate or proclaim, as a law or an edict. *Published was the bounty of her name.* – Chaucer. *The unwearied sun, from day to day,* *Does his Creator's power display,* *And publishes to every land* *The work of an almighty hand.* – Addison. 2. To make known by posting, or by reading in a church; as, to publish banns of marriage. 3. To send forth, as a book, newspaper, musical piece, or other printed work, either for sale or for general distribution; to print, and issue from the press. 4. To utter, or put into circulation; as, to publish counterfeit paper. [U.S.] > To publish a will (Law), to acknowledge it before the witnesses as the testator's last will and testament. > Syn. -- To announce; proclaim; advertise; declare; promulgate; disclose; divulge; reveal. See Announce. ## Peruse the [[mentor texts about publishing]] for some inspiration and guidance. ### Then work on some [[assignments for publishing]] if you want an opportunity to use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others.