RADIATE Synonyms: 124 Similar and Opposite Words

radiate

verb

ˈrā-dē-ˌāt

Definition of radiate

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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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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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 Youth and parents linked their loss of care to spikes in anxiety, depression, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts, with stress radiating through entire families. — Dr. Sj Job, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026 Feliciano and Jones radiated energy and exuberance throughout their first press conference as the principal owners of the Padres. — Dennis Lin, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 The petals that would normally stay attached on a Barnes bullet shear off and kind of radiate out into a larger wound pattern. — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026 What gets prototyped there radiates into field trips, after-school programs and summer camps that reach thousands of children a year. — Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for radiate

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The central midfielder appeared to sarcastically applaud supporters, before repeating the actions of pointing to the sky and then making an eye-pointing gesture towards the section of the stand, off camera, from where the chant appears to emanate.

— Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Of course the playwright has prepared the way, but the wayward emotions emanating from these inwardly glowing performances are refreshing in work that has the crisp, circumscribed elegance of a mathematical proof.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of emanate

Verb

There were a few fresh-off-the-runway moments that shined this week, too.

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026
Outside, the sun was shining brightly, a crowd had gathered, and even Carmen Machi (who received the National Film Award at this festival) was peering out from the hotel’s rooftop.

— Amaia Odriozola, Vanity Fair, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of shine

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To deliver enough for even a small building, a functional brewery would need to be constructed – without emitting a bunch of carbon dioxide or risking your microbes.

— Mike McRae September 16, New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026
Without the big-picture implications, regional rivalries are more personal and emit a different type of energy — both positive and negative.

— Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of emit

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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

Verb

My hair was thick, curly, and lush; my lips were full; my decades-long struggle with hormonal acne slowed to a stop; and my skin glowed.

— Kara Nesvig, Parents, 17 Sep. 2026
Of course the playwright has prepared the way, but the wayward emotions emanating from these inwardly glowing performances are refreshing in work that has the crisp, circumscribed elegance of a mathematical proof.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of glow

Verb

Voters in a few other states, including Minnesota and South Dakota, can cast absentee ballots in person, typically at a local election office or voting center.

— ALI SWENSON, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
As Nazareth’s pep band rang in the victory, parents offered the Celtics words of comfort, pausing only to cast glares in the direction of administrators.

— Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of cast

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And the artist's power derives from their ability to fill arenas and stadiums.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
The investment bank upgraded the Budweiser parent to buy from hold, noting that the company derives 64% percent of its sales from emerging markets In addition, 61% of its earnings before interest and taxes comes from developing areas.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of derive

Verb

Suicide remains the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, and CDC data released this year show firearm suicides actually climbed to their highest level on record in 2025, topping 28,000.

— Courtney Marx, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
Editions in French, German and nine other languages are being released this month.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026

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