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Irregular verb

broadcast

/ˈbrɔːdkɑːst/

Base
broadcast
Past simple
broadcast / broadcasted
Past participle
broadcast / broadcasted

Usage

broadcast is the traditional, still more common past form; broadcasted is an accepted newer variant, especially in casual or technical use.

Meaning

  • to send a programme by television, radio, or the internet

Example

The interview was broadcast live.

The station broadcast the match to millions of viewers.

They have broadcasted the show in three languages.