televise

[ tel-uh-vahyz ]

verb (used with or without object)

, tel·e·vised, tel·e·vis·ing.

1. to send or receive by television.

televise

/ ˈtɛlɪˌvaɪz /

verb

1. to put (a programme) on television
2. tr to transmit (a programme, signal, etc) by television

Other Words From

• re·tele·vise verb (used with object) retelevised retelevising
• un·tele·vised adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of televise¹

First recorded in 1925–30; back formation from television

Example Sentences

Her husband, Vince, founded the company and was a household name as televised commercial wrestling exploded in popularity in the 1980s and 1990s.

From Los Angeles Times

Sarah Green snidely puts it in a televised news conference.

From Los Angeles Times

Armed with their paintbrushes and toolkits, lifelong fans of Kettering Town are busy preparing their 3,000-capacity ground ready for next month's televised FA Cup clash.

From BBC

The Rams threw a Monday night party that filled SoFi Stadium with celebrities, legends, pop stars ... almost everything you need for a nationally televised Hollywood football bash.

From Los Angeles Times

Biden dropped out of the presidential race in July following a nationally televised debate that raised concerns about his age and fitness.

From Salon

Related Words

• air
• announce
• beam
• transmit