radiate

verb

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ra·di·ate | \ ˈrā-dē-ˌāt

radiated; radiating

Definition of radiate

(Entry 1 of 2)

intransitive verb

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

transitive verb

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

adjective

ra·di·ate | \ ˈrā-dē-ət

, -ˌāt \

Definition of radiate (Entry 2 of 2)

: having rays or radial parts: such as

a : having ray flowers

b : characterized by radial symmetry : radially symmetrical

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Synonyms & Antonyms for radiate

Synonyms: Verb

Antonyms: Verb

Examples of radiate in a Sentence

Verb The pain was radiating down my arm. The sun radiates heat and light. Heat radiates from the sun.

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb These temperatures are especially dangerous in cityscapes, where a lack of green spaces, and concrete structures which absorb and radiate the sunlight, can make the city even hotter. — Kasha Patel, Washington Post, 19 July 2022 Because the acting is so strong, especially from Henry and Matthews — both of whom radiate intensity, the former in shimmering forgiveness, the latter in rancid resentment — the family misfortunes seem, moment by moment, to add up. — David Benedict, Variety, 26 June 2022 This policy shift will radiate from Berlin to other European capitals. — Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 18 July 2022 The off-court shots, particularly the one of them laying on each other, radiate the joyful, sisterly bond Lyons witnessed. — Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2021 That’s especially true for low-income residents, who also disproportionately live in heat islands — areas where abundant concrete and asphalt soak up the sun’s rays and radiate excess heat, driving up the cost of staying cool. — Dharna Noor, BostonGlobe.com, 20 May 2022 The dark patina will actually absorb and radiate more heat than lighter shiny pans, which is ideal for roasting. — Washington Post, 27 Sep. 2021 Little Miner’s success is not a momentary starburst, a happy accident based on some curious collision of pandemic ennui, culinary fad and cultural obsession for foods that ooze, drip and radiate their charisma across our social channels. — Washington Post, 16 Nov. 2021 Although the olfactory bulb isn’t involved in cognitive functions, tenOever said, inflammation there can radiate deeper into the brain. — Jason Mast, STAT, 13 June 2022 See More

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3 Aug 2022

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radiate

verb

ra·di·ate | \ ˈrā-dē-ˌāt

radiated; radiating

Kids Definition of radiate

1 : to send out rays : shine The sun was radiating in the sky.

2 : to come forth in the form of rays Light radiates from shining bodies.

3 : to go out in a direct line from a center Spokes radiate from the center of the wheel.

4 : to spread around from or as if from a center Word radiated that Royce McNabb had sent Ina-Rae Gage a valentine.— Richard Peck, A Year Down Yonder

5 : to show very clearly She radiates confidence.

radiate

verb

ra·di·ate | \ ˈrād-ē-ˌāt

radiated; radiating