broadcast (B1)

verb/noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbrɔːdkɑːst/

Definition

To transmit a program or some information by radio or television, or over the internet.

Examples

• The game will be broadcast live on Saturday afternoon.

• She used to broadcast her thoughts on social media.

• They decided to broadcast the concert online so everyone could watch.

How to Use broadcast

broadcast to (prepositional phrase)

To transmit something to a specific audience or location. — "The message was broadcast to all ships in the area."

broadcast across (prepositional phrase)

To transmit something widely over a large area or platform. — "The news was broadcast across the country within minutes."

Synonyms of broadcast

Words with a similar meaning to broadcast:

• transmit
• air
• disseminate

Antonyms of broadcast

Words with the opposite meaning to broadcast:

• receive
• withhold

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