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

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

PST kickoff that will be televised by Fox:

From Los Angeles Times

If this was the televised public statement, just imagine what the mood was like behind closed doors.

From BBC

It was the rare rally televised on national cable networks.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• air
• announce
• beam
• transmit