Synonyms of radiates

radiates

verb

present tense third-person singular of radiate

1

as in emanates

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

• emanates
• rays
• branches
• derives
• flows
• diverges
• stems
• diffuses
• fans (out)
• dissipates
• arises
• disperses
• dispels
• proceeds
• separates
• spreads
• divides
• splits
• scatters
• springs
• parts
• ramifies
• uncouples
• splays
• unlinks
• forks
• unyokes
• issues

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• focuses
• meets
• converges
• concentrates
• approaches
• connects
• funnels
• centers (on)
• nears
• unites
• joins
• couples
• closes in (on)
• centralizes
• links

2

as in shines

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

• shines
• glows
• rays
• beams
• flashes
• gleams
• glistens
• shimmers
• flickers
• illumines
• flares
• burns
• sparkles
• illuminates
• glimmers
• irradiates
• glitters
• flames
• twinkles
• brightens
• lightens
• blazes
• glints
• dazzles
• beats (down)
• lights
• glares
• scintillates
• fires
• luminesces
• blinks
• winks
• glisters
• coruscates
• sheens
• lusters
• spangles
• blinds
• bedazzles
• winkles
• dazes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• darkens
• lowers
• blackens

3

as in emits

to throw or give off

the sun radiates tiny amounts of energy in the form of microwaves

Synonyms & Similar Words

• emits
• emanates
• casts
• releases
• expels
• exhales
• evolves
• irradiates
• eliminates
• shoots
• sends (out)
• issues
• pours
• discharges
• exudes
• gives out
• oozes
• vents
• expires
• throws out
• erupts
• secretes
• evacuates
• excretes
• ejects
• gushes
• sprays
• jets
• squirts
• spews
• spouts
• spurts
• outpours

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• absorbs
• takes up
• sucks (up)
• inhales
• soaks (up)
• sponges

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of radiates

Whether Yves Klein blue or bright yellow, this bag radiates joy. — Nicholas Blechman, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2026

Today, calling from London on a bright afternoon, Melanie radiates optimism. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2026

Joy radiates from the image, bringing a sense of reclamation not only to Destin, but also to the sea of people who see themselves in him. — Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 19 Oct. 2026

The Design Courtesy of Panasonic With its sleek design and minimal interface, the Panasonic Japanese microwave radiates quiet luxury. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026

Zuckerberg is played by shapeshifter du jour Jeremy Strong, who radiates a kind of robotic clamminess. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 7 Oct. 2026

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

Even a simple good deed radiates kindness and promotes the welfare of humanity. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Sep. 2026