Meaning of the word broadcast in English

What does broadcast mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

broadcast

US /ˈbrɑːd.kæst/

UK /ˈbrɔːd.kɑːst/

transmit (a program or some information) by radio or television

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The BBC will broadcast the match live.

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The news was broadcast across the nation.

Synonym:

transmit relay air telecast show

tell (something) to many people

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Don't broadcast your problems to everyone.

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She tends to broadcast her opinions loudly.

Synonym:

disseminate circulate spread publish proclaim

a radio or television program or transmission

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We listened to the live broadcast of the concert.

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The evening news broadcast starts at 6 PM.

Synonym:

program show transmission telecast airing