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

Besides the matching outfits, the young princes radiate the same playful energy in their candid photos—taken in 1985 and 2017, respectively. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 22 July 2026

Throughout the evening, the Parrish’s executive director, Mónica Ramírez-Montagut, could be found greeting guests, radiating positive energy and enthusiasm. — Vanessa Grigoriadis, Vanity Fair, 21 July 2026

But then our son stumbles into the room and burrows between us, his warmth radiating right alongside my light. — Literary Hub, 20 July 2026

To assess the root flare properly, check if the thick structural roots radiate directly from the base of the tree and securely grip the ground. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 19 July 2026