televise

[tel-uh-vahyz]

verb (used with or without object)

televised, televising 

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 Word Forms

• retelevise verb (used with object)
• untelevised adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of televise¹

First recorded in 1925–30; back formation from television

Example Sentences

On Kacie and Patrick, let me first say that I don’t understand how anyone could talk dirty in the pods, especially knowing that this is going to be televised.

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The former prime minister was also pressed on the decision not to hold events targeting children to explain the government's Covid measures, despite the frequent televised press conferences held for the general public.

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The second televised debate will be held on October 22.

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But what if what seemed a tired retread was actually poised on the cutting edge of televised entertainment?

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Relations between the two leaders have warmed since February, when they sparred during a now infamous televised meeting at the White House.

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Related Words

• air 
• announce 
• beam 
• transmit