Synonyms for

Broadcast

Verb / ˈbrɔ:ˌdkæst / Another word for broadcast — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To transmit a message or program on television or radio.

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Common collocations

  • broadcast live
  • broadcast news
  • broadcast signal
  • broadcast message
  • broadcast television
  • broadcast radio
  • broadcast widely
  • broadcast event

Word family

adjective broadcast

Usage note

While 'broadcast' can be used for any form of transmission, it is most commonly associated with radio and television. The past tense and past participle are also 'broadcast'.

Example sentences

  1. The radio station will broadcast the concert live tonight.
  2. The news channel will broadcast the weather report at 6:00 pm.
  3. The company will broadcast the product launch on their website.
  4. The football game will be broadcast on multiple channels.
  5. The podcast will be broadcast on iTunes and Spotify.

Quotes

  • Radio is the theater of the mind; television is the theater of the mindless.
  • The medium is the message.
  • Television is a medium of entertainment which permits millions of people to listen to the same joke at the same time, and yet remain lonesome.

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