televise

American

[tel-uh-vahyz] / ˈtɛl əˌvaɪz /

verb (used with or without object)

televised, televising

to send or receive by television.

televise British

/ ˈtɛlɪˌvaɪz /

verb

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

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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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Riding alongside was Netflix, the streaming behemoth, which once famously said it didn’t care to televise real sporting events, and I guess we’ll have to take them at their word here.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025

The fallout: a November settlement that allowed TNT Sports and Bleacher Report to broadcast games in certain international markets, but no more rights to televise live games in the United States.

From Slate • Jun. 10, 2025

As a result, this means subscribers to the service will also be able to watch the non-sports shows these channels televise, like “The Simpsons” and “The Bachelor.”

From New York Times • Feb. 7, 2024

CBS announced Friday that it will televise the 81st Golden Globes on Jan. 7, 2024.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2024

When they televise the replay of the reapings tonight, everyone will make note of my tears, and I'll be marked as an easy target.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins

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