Synonyms of radiate

radiate

verb

ˈrā-dē-ˌāt 

1

as in to emanate

to extend outwards from or as if from a central point

the heat radiating from the fire

the spokes of a bicycle wheel radiate from the hub towards the rim

Synonyms & Similar Words

• emanate
• ray
• derive
• diverge
• flow
• stem
• branch
• diffuse
• dissipate
• fan (out)
• proceed
• arise
• spread
• disperse
• dispel
• split
• scatter
• divide
• separate
• fork
• spring
• ramify
• part
• issue
• uncouple
• splay
• unyoke
• unlink

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• focus
• converge
• meet
• concentrate
• near
• approach
• funnel
• connect
• unite
• join
• centralize
• couple
• close in (on)
• link
• center (on)

2

as in to shine

to emit rays of light

fireflies give off their light by means of a chemical reaction that causes their abdomens to radiate

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shine
• glow
• beam
• ray
• flash
• flare
• glisten
• illumine
• flicker
• burn
• gleam
• illuminate
• shimmer
• sparkle
• light
• flame
• brighten
• scintillate
• glimmer
• blaze
• irradiate
• luminesce
• glitter
• beat (down)
• lighten
• twinkle
• fire
• dazzle
• glare
• glint
• coruscate
• glister
• sheen
• blink
• blind
• luster
• spangle
• wink
• winkle
• bedazzle
• daze

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• darken
• lower
• blacken

3

as in to emit

to throw or give off

the sun radiates tiny amounts of energy in the form of microwaves

Synonyms & Similar Words

• emit
• emanate
• cast
• release
• expel
• evolve
• eliminate
• exhale
• irradiate
• send (out)
• shoot
• issue
• pour
• discharge
• vent
• exude
• throw out
• give out
• expire
• erupt
• evacuate
• secrete
• excrete
• ooze
• spray
• eject
• jet
• gush
• squirt
• spurt
• spew
• spout
• outpour

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• absorb
• take up
• inhale
• soak (up)
• suck (up)
• sponge

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of radiate

Bieniemy radiates discipline and accountability and, of course, carries an intimate understanding of the offense and has Reid’s trust. — Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026

The map shows other towers close by, each radiating a string that is fastened to the map when other towers radio in readings. — Robert Sullivan, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026

The scenes radiate the joy of being young, attractive, and filled with infinite free time and minimal distractions except the open sky above you. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2026

The first breathtaking photos of totality for the total solar eclipse 2026 are pouring in, revealing incredible views of the sun's atmosphere radiating out from behind the moon's colossal silhouette. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 12 Aug. 2026