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broadcast
[ brawd-kast, -kahst ]
verb (used with object)
- to transmit (programs) from a radio or television station.
- to speak, perform, sponsor, or present on a radio or television program:
The president will broadcast his message on all stations tonight.
- to cast or scatter abroad over an area, as seed in sowing.
- to spread widely; disseminate:
She broadcast the good news all over town.
- to indicate unwittingly to another (one's next action); telegraph:
He broadcast his punch and the other man was able to parry it.
verb (used without object)
- to transmit programs or signals from a radio or television station.
- to make something known widely; disseminate something.
- to speak, perform, sponsor, or present all or part of a radio or television program:
The Boston Symphony Orchestra broadcasts every Saturday on our local station.
noun
- something that is broadcast.
- a single radio or television program.
- the broadcasting of radio or television messages, speeches, etc.
- a single period of broadcasting
- a method of sowing by scattering seed.
adjective
- (of programs) transmitted from a radio or television station.
- of or relating to broadcasting.
- cast abroad or all over an area, as seed scattered widely.
adverb
- so as to reach the greatest number of people by radio or television:
The vital news was sent broadcast to inform the entire nation.
- so as to be cast abroad over an area:
seed sown broadcast.
broadcast
/ ˈɔːˌɑː /
verb
- to transmit (announcements or programmes) on radio or television
- intr to take part in a radio or television programme
- tr to make widely known throughout an area
to broadcast news
- tr to scatter (seed, etc) over an area, esp by hand
noun
- a transmission or programme on radio or television
- ( as modifier )
a broadcast signal
- the act of scattering seeds
- ( as modifier )
the broadcast method of sowing
adjective
- dispersed over a wide area
broadcast seeds
adverb
- far and wide
seeds to be sown broadcast
Derived Forms
- ˈDzˌپԲ, noun
- ˈDzˌٱ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ܲ·Dzce adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of broadcast1
Example Sentences
Unlike birds or frogs that broadcast their presence with sound, blue bellies communicate visually.
The programme will be broadcast on Friday 9 May on BBC One, giving a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the band's preparations for Basel.
A day before he was delivered the summons in hospital, he recorded a live YouTube broadcast from his hospital bed with three of his sons, despite a doctor's recommendation not to have visitors.
News columns and broadcasts this month were filled with nerve-racking warnings about threats to your health and safety.
When radio came along, she had a station built on site so she could broadcast live.
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More About Broadcast
does broadcast mean?
Broadcast means to transmit a television or radio program, as in The network broadcasted cartoons every Saturday morning.
In this sense a broadcast can be a single TV or radio program, as in the 6 o’clock news broadcast.
Broadcast also means to deliver a message on a transmitted program, as in The police broadcasted the press release on the evening news.
More generally, broadcast means to spread something widely, as in She broadcasted her recent wedding engagement to all of her family members.
Related to this sense, a broadcast can be news or something similar that you share widely, like your broadcast to your classmates about the A you got on the test.
Broadcast also means to mistakenly make a next move obvious, as in The boxer broadcasted his punch with a flashy windup.
Example: Coverage of the awards ceremony was the leading story on every news broadcast.
Where does broadcast come from?
The first records of broadcast come from around 1760. It combines the word broad, meaning “fully,” and the past tense of the verb cast, meaning “to fling or throw.” The word broadcast has been used to refer to widely distributing (flinging) seeds over a large area when planting.
The word broadcast is used heavily in terms of television and radio. In fact, a person who works in one or both of these industries will often refer to them collectively as broadcasting, as in I had a career in broadcasting. Usually, a broadcast will be specified according to the content that it focuses on, such as a news broadcast or a sports broadcast.
Did you know … ?
are some other forms related to broadcast?
- unbroadcasted (adjective)
- broadcaster (noun)
- broadcasting (noun)
are some synonyms for broadcast?
are some words that share a root or word element with broadcast?
are some words that often get used in discussing broadcast?
How is broadcast used in real life?
Broadcast is a commonly used word, especially referring to television or radio programs.
Tune in for Charlie Gibson's final evening broadcast on "World News" at 6:30 p.m. ET. He will truly be missed.
— ABC News (@ABC)
First time in history, a Pakistani leader's victory speech was broadcasted worldwide by international media giants. 'Change' hits Pakistan.
— Dr Saqlain Shah (@DrSaqlainSh)
Discovery, which will tonight broadcast messages on Sky warning of the blackout, says it is paid less for its channels now than in 2006
— Mark Sweney (@marksweney)
Try using broadcast!
Which of the following words is NOT a synonym of broadcast?
A. announce
B. spread
C. hide
D. declare
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