televise
Americanverb (used with or without object)
verb
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to put (a programme) on television
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(tr) to transmit (a programme, signal, etc) by television
Other Word Forms
- retelevise verb (used with object)
- untelevised adjective
Etymology
Origin of televise
First recorded in 1925–30; back formation from television
Example Sentences
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It’s not televised, and so everyone’s feeling loose and there are drinks in the afternoon and also, at this point, everyone is a winner.
From Los Angeles Times
And the Olympics are televised, making it important to adhere to a schedule.
From Los Angeles Times
The jobs numbers came out just after the president had sat down for a televised interview on Fox Business with his former chief economic adviser Larry Kudlow.
From MarketWatch
But Kim's statement, which was televised, did not go down well - triggering a diplomatic protest from Vietnam, days of public anger and his expulsion from the ruling Democratic Party.
From BBC
The Super Bowl and the week leading up to the game are peak retail moments for snack and beverage brands as Americans gather for the most-watched annual televised sporting event.
From Barron's
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