radiated; radiating
Definition of radiate
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to proceed in a direct line from or toward a center
2
: to send out rays : shine brightly
3a
: to issue in or as if in rays
b
: to evolve by adaptive radiation
1
: to send out in or as if in rays
2
: irradiate, illuminate
3
: to spread abroad or around as if from a center
radiate
adjectiveDefinition of radiate (Entry 2 of 2)
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The first known use of radiate was circa 1619
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