B2verb2K

Broadcast

UK /["/ˈbrɔːdkɑːst/","/ˈbrɔːdkɑːsts/","/ˈbrɔːdkɑːstɪŋ/"]/US /["/ˈbrɔːdkæst/","/ˈbrɔːdkæsts/","/ˈbrɔːdkæstɪŋ/"]/

Definition

to send out programmes on television or radio

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

Examples

  • 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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

  • live
  • nationally
  • originally
  • from
  • to

Synonyms

  • transmit
  • air
  • relay
  • disseminate
  • send out

Antonyms

  • suppress
  • withhold

Common mistakes

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