telecast
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈtɛlɪˌkæst/
KK: /ˈtɛlɪˌkæst/
intransitive verb
Definition
To send out a television program for people to watch.
Example
The show will telecast live from the studio tonight.
Tense Forms
Past: telecast
Past Participle: telecast
Conversation
Did you hear about the new show they are going to telecast this weekend?
Yeah, I saw the trailer — it looks really interesting!
I can't wait to see how they telecast it live.
Same here! I hope it gets good ratings.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
broadcast
transmit
air
Antonyms
receive
cease
halt
noun
Definition
A program or event that is broadcast on television.
Example
The telecast of the concert attracted millions of viewers.
Conversation
Did you catch the telecast of the game last night?
Of course! It was so exciting to watch.
I loved how the commentators kept the energy up during the telecast.
transitive verb
Definition
To send out a television program to viewers.
Example
The network will telecast the event live tomorrow.
Tense Forms
Past: telecast
Past Participle: telecast
Conversation
Did you hear they are going to telecast the concert live on TV?
No way! That's awesome, I can't wait to watch it.
I know, right? It will be great to see all our favorite bands perform together.
Root Explanation
Telecast → It is formed from "tele-" (from Greek "tēle", meaning far or at a distance) and "cast" (from Old English "castan", meaning to throw). The word "telecast" means to throw or transmit a broadcast over a distance.
Memory Tip
Think of 'far' ('tele-') and 'throwing' ('cast') something to people who are not close by — that's what telecast means.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.