B2verb 2K

Broadcast

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈbrɔːdkɑːst/","/ˈbrɔːdkɑːsts/","/ˈbrɔːdkɑːstɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈbrɔːdkæst/","/ˈbrɔːdkæsts/","/ˈbrɔːdkæstɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Broadcast

to send out programmes on television or radio

In simple words: To send out information or programs to a lot of people.

Broadcast in a sentence

• The concert will be **broadcast live** *(= at the same time as it takes place)* tomorrow evening.
• Most of the programmes are broadcast in English.
• They began broadcasting in 1922.
• The station broadcasts programmes around the world in 43 languages.
• The event will be broadcast over the internet
• He broadcasts his Saturday morning show on the station.
• This interview was originally broadcast last Friday.
• We will broadcast live from the ship.
• a Christmas message broadcast to the nation
• I don't like to **broadcast the fact** that my father owns the company.

How to use Broadcast

Use 'broadcast' when referring to media like TV or radio. It's suitable for formal and neutral contexts but can feel out of place in very casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

broadcast + object

Memory hint

Think of 'broad' as in wide; it spreads information wide.

Related words

Collocations with Broadcast

• live
• nationally
• originally
• from
• to

Synonyms for Broadcast

• transmit
• air
• relay
• disseminate
• send out

Opposites of Broadcast

• suppress
• withhold

Common mistakes with Broadcast

• Confused with 'cast' as a noun.
• Using 'broadcasted' instead of 'broadcast' for past forms.
• Confusing with 'stream' in the context of online content.

Frequently asked questions about Broadcast

What does Broadcast mean?

To send out information or programs to a lot of people.

What is the definition of Broadcast?

to send out programmes on television or radio

How do you use Broadcast in a sentence?

The concert will be **broadcast live** *(= at the same time as it takes place)* tomorrow evening.

Can you give another example of Broadcast?

Most of the programmes are broadcast in English.

What are synonyms for Broadcast?

Common alternatives include transmit, air, relay, disseminate, send out.

What is the opposite of Broadcast?

Opposite meanings include suppress, withhold.

What words go with Broadcast?

It commonly pairs with live, nationally, originally, from, to.

What are common mistakes when using Broadcast?

Confused with 'cast' as a noun. Using 'broadcasted' instead of 'broadcast' for past forms. Confusing with 'stream' in the context of online content.

How do you pronounce Broadcast?

US: /["/ˈbrɔːdkæst/","/ˈbrɔːdkæsts/","/ˈbrɔːdkæstɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈbrɔːdkɑːst/","/ˈbrɔːdkɑːsts/","/ˈbrɔːdkɑːstɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Broadcast?

Use 'broadcast' when referring to media like TV or radio. It's suitable for formal and neutral contexts but can feel out of place in very casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Broadcast?

"Broadcast" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.