radiate

verb

ˈrā-dē-ˌāt How to pronounce radiate (audio)
Definition of radiatenext
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

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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

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3
as in to emit
to throw or give off the sun radiates tiny amounts of energy in the form of microwaves

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Recent Examples of radiate One of them was Maggie Bieritz, one of those people who radiates joy and wit. — Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026 Keep in mind that heat still radiates from the bulb, so the lamp should sit on a stable surface away from paper, fabric or anything else that could scorch. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026 In photos taken by celebrity hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos, the human rights activist could be seen radiating in a sunshine yellow sundress with a polarizing silhouette. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026 Barbara and Ibby forge a friendship that’s unexpectedly compelling because of the strength of the two actors, radiating an interiority that isn’t on the page. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for radiate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for radiate
  1. emanate
  2. shine
  3. emit
  4. ray
  5. glow
  6. cast
  7. derive
  8. release
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  • McGregor offers a welcome counterbalance as Brooke, whose general disposition emanates from her relationship with her father, even as it’s hobbled by troubles the script pinpoints with delicacy.
    — Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
  • But both emanate from something his opponents have never quite grasped.
    — Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of emanate
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  • After Jones shined during his first start, the Gators’ quarterback decision will be scrutinized and dissected, fueling two weeks of endless conjecture leading up to the Georgia game.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The offense continues to shine with the one-two punch of Hawkins and Cook.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of shine
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  • Copper atoms help verify the record intensity To check the intensity independently, the team directed the X-ray pulses onto a copper foil and examined the light emitted by its atoms.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
  • On the coast, the air stays warmer and thinner as the ocean emits the heat it’s stored through the summer.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
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  • Scientists have long grouped sharks together as a natural evolutionary unit, meaning every shark species shares a common ancestor that rays and skates do not.
    — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
  • The PlayStation 5 Pro is a more powerful spin on the vanilla PS5, thanks to ray tracing and AI upscaling that give games a visual boost.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Definition of ray
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  • Their living structures glowed at night a hundred miles up and down the coast.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026
  • But the phone’s first public testers have given glowing feedback.
    — Andrew R. Chow, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
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  • Because of its proportional representation system – voters cast one vote for a national party-list – even the largest parties rarely win more than 35 seats, and Israel has always had coalition governments.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The glare cast by the 74%-lit waxing gibbous moon will hide fainter shooting stars for much of the night.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of cast
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  • People with alpha-gal syndrome may experience allergic reactions after consuming mammalian meat or other products derived from mammals, including certain dairy products.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The plant makes renewable glycols, ingredients used to produce polyester that are usually derived from fossil fuels.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of derive
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  • The Eagles released a statement Thursday about the medical condition of their quarterback in announcing his looming absence, saying Hurts had been receiving treatment for nearly a week and even flew to and from London with it.
    — Ryan Morik OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Electrons from outer shells then fell into those vacancies, releasing energy as X-rays.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
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“Radiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/radiate. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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