Cool MateAnnounce vs Broadcast
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Announce
Broadcast
| Announce | Broadcast | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/əˈnaʊns/","/əˈnaʊnsɪz/","/əˈnaʊnst/","/əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈnaʊns/","/əˈnaʊnsɪz/","/əˈnaʊnst/","/əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈbrɔːdkɑːst/","/ˈbrɔːdkɑːsts/","/ˈbrɔːdkɑːstɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈbrɔːdkæst/","/ˈbrɔːdkæsts/","/ˈbrɔːdkæstɪŋ/"]/ |
| Meaning | To make something known to many people | To send out information or programs to a lot of people. |
| Example | They will announce the results of the competition tomorrow. | The concert will be **broadcast live** *(= at the same time as it takes place)* tomorrow evening. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | B1 | B2 |
| Part of speech | verb | verb |
| Collocations | formally, officially, publicly, be expected to, expect to, be delighted to, to, formally, officially, publicly, be expected to, expect to, be delighted to, to | live, nationally, originally, from, to |
| Antonyms | conceal, hide | suppress, withhold |
| Common mistakes | Confusing it with 'notify'; 'announce' is more public, Using it without an object; 'announce' needs something to announce, Using it in passive voice incorrectly; it is usually active | Confused with 'cast' as a noun., Using 'broadcasted' instead of 'broadcast' for past forms., Confusing with 'stream' in the context of online content. |
| Usage notes | Use 'announce' for formal and neutral contexts, such as public speeches or official statements. Avoid in very casual situations. | 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. |
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Frequently asked questions: Announce vs Broadcast
What's the difference between Announce and Broadcast?
Announce: To make something known to many people Broadcast: To send out information or programs to a lot of people.
Which is more common: Announce and Broadcast?
Announce is the most common in everyday English.
Which is more advanced: Announce and Broadcast?
Broadcast is the highest level, at B2, on the CEFR scale.
Are Announce and Broadcast the same CEFR level?
Announce: B1, Broadcast: B2 on the CEFR scale.
What part of speech are Announce and Broadcast?
Announce: verb, Broadcast: verb.
Can you show an example of each?
Announce: They will announce the results of the competition tomorrow. Broadcast: The concert will be **broadcast live** *(= at the same time as it takes place)* tomorrow evening.
Can I use Announce and Broadcast interchangeably?
Not always. Announce and Broadcast are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.