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radiate


2ra·di·ate

adj \ˈrā-dē-ət, -ˌāt\

Definition of RADIATE

: having rays or radial parts: as a : having ray flowers b : characterized by radial symmetry : radially symmetrical
— ra·di·ate·ly adverb

First Known Use of RADIATE

1668

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