CEFR word level
What CEFR level is “publish”?
Estimated level
C1
advanced
“publish” is roughly the #4693 most common English word, which puts it at an estimated C1 level.
Meaning
verb. To issue (something, such as printed work) for distribution and/or sale.
Example: Most of the sketches Faulkner published in 1925 appeared in the Sunday magazine section of the New Orleans Times-Picayune.
Similar words: disclose, make known, post.
How the level is decided
The level is an estimate based on word frequency: the more common a word is in everyday English, the lower its CEFR level. “publish” sits in the C1 band. It is a quick guide for choosing what to study, not an official CEFR rating. Check any other word or a whole list with the word level checker.
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