broadcast vs send

broadcast

verb
  • To transmit a message over a wide area; specifically, to send an email in a single transmission to a (typically large) number of people. 

  • To transmit a message or signal through radio waves or electronic means. 

  • To appear as a performer, presenter, or speaker in a broadcast programme. 

noun
  • A programme (bulletin, documentary, show, etc.) so transmitted. 

  • A transmission of a radio or television programme intended to be received by anyone with a receiver. 

adv
  • Widely in all directions; abroad. 

adj
  • Cast or scattered widely in all directions; cast abroad. 

  • Communicated, signalled, or transmitted through radio waves or electronic means. 

  • Relating to transmissions of messages or signals through radio waves or electronic means. 

send

verb
  • To dispatch an agent or messenger to convey a message or do an errand. 

  • To care. 

  • To make a successful ascent of a sport climbing route. 

  • To excite, delight, or thrill (someone). 

  • To pitch. 

  • To bring to a certain condition. 

  • To cause to be or to happen; to bring, bring about; (archaic) to visit: (Referring to blessing or reward) To bestow; to grant. (Referring to curse or punishment) To inflict. Sometimes followed by a dependent proposition. 

  • To make something (such as an object or message) go from one place to another (or to someone). 

noun
  • An operation in which data is transmitted. 

  • An icon (usually on a computer screen and labeled with the word "Send") on which one clicks (with a mouse or its equivalent) or taps to transmit an email or other electronic message. 

  • A messenger, especially one sent to fetch the bride. 

  • A callout or diss usually aimed at a specific person, often in the form of a diss track. 

  • A successful ascent of a sport climbing route. 

How often have the words broadcast and send occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )