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The past tense form of 'broadcast' is broadcasted or broadcast. Example: They broadcasted the news to the entire nation. (They broadcasted the news to the entire nation.)

Definition of “broadcast”

to transmit a message or program through radio or television
to make widely known or publicize something

Tense sentence structure and examples:

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed

Past Simple	broadcasted
Past Continuous	broadcasting
Past Perfect	broadcasted

Past Simple

The simple past tense is used to describe completed actions or events that occurred at a specific point in the past.

Subject + Past Simple Verb + (Object)

Example

The TV station broadcasted the game last night.

Example

He broadcasted his message to millions of viewers.

Past Continuous

The past continuous tense is used to indicate actions or events that were in progress or happening at a specific point in the past.

Subject + was/were + Present Participle + (Object)

Example

At that time, they were broadcasting the breaking news.

Example

I wasn't broadcasting anything important.

Past Perfect

The past perfect tense is used to show that one past action or event occurred before another past action or event, emphasizing the order of events in the past.

Subject + had + Past Participle + (Object)

Example

By the time I tuned in, they had broadcasted the weather report.

Example

She had broadcasted the announcement before the event started.

Is broadcasted an irregular verb in the past?

No, "broadcasted" is not an irregular past tense verb.

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