to broadcast
Third Person
broadcasts
Present Participle
broadcasting
Past Tense
broadcast
Past Participle
broadcast
1
to use airwaves to send out TV or radio programs
transitive
- The television network broadcasts news programs every evening.
- The radio station broadcasts music and talk shows throughout the day.
- The cable channel broadcasts documentaries on nature and wildlife.
- Can you broadcast the sports events live to subscribers?
- The internet radio station is broadcasting music from various genres 24/7.
2
to cause something, especially a secret, to be known by a lot of people
transitive
- She accidentally broadcast the surprise party plans to everyone in the group chat.
- The scandal was broadcast across the office, creating chaos.
- He didn’t mean to broadcast his friend’s secret to the entire class.
- The company’s financial troubles were broadcast on social media.
- Be careful with what you say; you don’t want to broadcast your fears.
3
to spread seeds over an area by scattering them
transitive
- The farmer broadcast the wheat seeds across the field by hand.
- Modern machines make it easier to broadcast seeds over large areas.
- She broadcast the grass seeds evenly to ensure a lush lawn.
- Broadcasting seeds is faster than planting them in neat rows.
- The gardener broadcast wildflower seeds to create a natural meadow.