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televised

|tel-e-vised|

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🇺🇸

/ˈtɛləˌvaɪzd/

🇬🇧

/ˈtɛlɪˌvaɪzd/

(televise)

broadcast on TV

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
televisetelevisestelevisedtelevisedtelevising
Etymology
Etymology Information

'televise' originates from the combination of 'tele-' meaning 'far' and 'vision' meaning 'sight'.

Historical Evolution

'televise' was formed in the early 20th century as a back-formation from 'television'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to broadcast via television', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'televise'.

The event was televised live.

Synonyms

Adjective 1

shown or broadcast on television.

The televised debate attracted millions of viewers.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41