IELTS Speaking · Vocabulary
broadcast
verb/ˈbrɔːdkɑːst/Band 6
Last updated 21 July 2026
In short
“broadcast” is a Band 6 verb that means to transmit a programme or information by radio, television, or online. Below you'll find its pronunciation, natural example sentences, synonyms and antonyms, and the collocations that help you use it accurately in the IELTS Speaking test.
Meaning
To transmit a programme or information by radio, television, or online.
Example sentences
Natural, spoken examples at the level an examiner rewards.
- “The match was broadcast live around the world.”
- “The station broadcasts in three languages.”
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms
transmitairtelevise
Collocations & common phrases
Word partners that make your usage sound natural — the difference between knowing a word and using it well.
Collocations
broadcast livebroadcast a programmebroadcast to millions
Common phrases
broadcast live
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Frequently asked questions
What does “broadcast” mean?
To transmit a programme or information by radio, television, or online.
How do you use “broadcast” in a sentence?
For example: “The match was broadcast live around the world.”
What are some synonyms for “broadcast”?
Synonyms include transmit, air, televise.
Is “broadcast” good vocabulary for IELTS Speaking?
Yes. It is Band 6 vocabulary, and collocations such as broadcast live, broadcast a programme, broadcast to millions help you use it naturally. Reaching for precise, less common words like this is exactly what lifts your Lexical Resource score.
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