well-published

well-pub·lish

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Definitions of well-published word

verb with object well-published to issue (printed or otherwise reproduced textual or graphic material, computer software, etc.) for sale or distribution to the public. 1
verb with object well-published to issue publicly the work of: Random House publishes Faulkner. 1
verb with object well-published to submit (content) online, as to a message board or blog: I published a comment on her blog post with examples from my own life. They publish a new webcomic once a month. 1
verb with object well-published to announce formally or officially; proclaim; promulgate. 1
verb with object well-published to make publicly or generally known. 1
verb with object well-published Law. to communicate (a defamatory statement) to some person or persons other than the person defamed. 1

before 1300

One of the 15% oldest English words

1300-50; Middle English publisshen < Anglo-French *publiss-, long stem of *publir, for Middle French publier < Latin pūblicāre to make public

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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