broadcast — to transmit (a programme or some information) by radio or television
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to transmit (a programme or some information) by radio or television
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbrɔːdkæst/
Example Sentences
- My mom broadcasts my embarrassing childhood stories to all the neighbors.
- The emergency broadcast interrupted our favorite TV show.
- He broadcast his love confession on the school radio - how romantic!
broadcast
VERB[/ˈbrɔːdkæst/]
to transmit (a programme or some information) by radio or television
The reporter will broadcast the breaking news live from the city square.
The outcast delivers the forecast in his broadcast!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word broadcast originates from agricultural terminology in English, where it referred to the practice of scattering seeds widely across a field. The term was metaphorically extended in the early 20th century to describe the dissemination of information or signals over a wide area, particularly with the advent of radio and television technology.
Breakdown
broad (wide, extensive) + cast (to throw or scatter). The compound literally means 'to throw widely', mirroring the agricultural practice of broadcasting seeds.
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📝Examples
“My mom broadcasts my embarrassing childhood stories to all the neighbors.”
“The emergency broadcast interrupted our favorite TV show.”
“He broadcast his love confession on the school radio - how romantic!”
“The concert will be broadcast worldwide via satellite.”
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