televise

verb

tele·​vise ˈte-lə-ˌvīz How to pronounce televise (audio)
televised; televising

transitive verb

: to broadcast (something, such as a baseball game) by television

intransitive verb

: to broadcast by television

Examples of televise in a Sentence

The same network will televise the tournament next year.
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Spectrum has also been the regional provider for the Dodgers since 2014, televising their games on SportsNet LA. Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026 In addition to the pay-TV offering, Gray Media will televise 15 free over-the-air games in 2026, reprising a similar deal struck between the stations group and the Braves a year ago. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 Feb. 2026 In 1947, President Harry Truman’s address was the first to be televised, according to the Senate website. Suryatapa Chakraborty, Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026 Monday’s game will not be televised but is being carried by WEEI 850 AM. Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 23 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for televise

Word History

Etymology

back-formation from television

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of televise was in 1926

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“Televise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/televise. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.

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televise

verb
tele·​vise ˈtel-ə-ˌvīz How to pronounce televise (audio)
televised; televising
: to broadcast by television
televised the ball game

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