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radiate
[rey-dee-eyt, rey-dee-it, -eyt]
verb (used without object)
to extend, spread, or move like rays or radii from a center.
to emit rays, as of light or heat; irradiate.
to issue or proceed in rays.
(of persons) to project or glow with cheerfulness, joy, etc..
She simply radiates with good humor.
verb (used with object)
to emit in rays; disseminate, as from a center.
(of persons) to project (joy, goodwill, etc.).
adjective
radiating from a center.
having rays extending from a central point or part.
a coin showing a radiate head.
radiating symmetrically.
radiate
verb
Also: eradiate.to emit (heat, light, or some other form of radiation) or (of heat, light, etc) to be emitted as radiation
(intr) (of lines, beams, etc) to spread out from a centre or be arranged in a radial pattern
(tr) (of a person) to show (happiness, health, etc) to a great degree
adjective
having rays; radiating
(of a capitulum) consisting of ray florets
(of animals or their parts) showing radial symmetry
adorned or decorated with rays
a radiate head on a coin
Other Word Forms
- radiable adjective
- radiability noun
- radiableness noun
- radiably adverb
- radiately adverb
- antiradiating adjective
- interradiate verb (used without object)
- multiradiate adjective
- multiradiated adjective
- nonradiating adjective
- reradiate verb
- subradiate adjective
- unradiated adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of radiate1
Example Sentences
A true titan with the largest inflorescence on Earth it radiates an intoxicating perfume that has been described as a blend of dead fish, rotting cabbage and garlic.
Although the number of graduates will initially be small she thinks the effects will be felt across the country through a "radiating impact".
“Explosions generally radiate energy and effects in a 360-degree arc, but this scene appears to be focused into the building,” Sweetow said.
At Sparks media day, Jackson stepped to the podium fresh off a high-paced practice in front of spectators, radiating effortless composure.
She drew inspiration from her fellow seamstresses — women at the margins of society — who still radiated joy and wisdom despite their exploitative circumstances.
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