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View usage for: (reɪdieɪt) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense radiates, present participle radiating, past tense, past participle radiated1. verbIf things radiate out from a place, they form a pattern that is like lines drawn from the centre of a circle to various points on its edge. ...the various walks which radiate from the Heritage Centre. [VERB + from] From here, contaminated air radiates out to the open countryside. [VERB preposition/adverb] Synonyms: emanate, shine, beam, be diffused More Synonyms of radiate 2. verbIf you radiate an emotion or quality or if it radiates from you, people can see it very clearly in your face and in your behaviour. She radiates happiness and health. [VERB noun] Her voice hadn't changed but I felt the anger that radiated from her. [VERB + from] Synonyms: show, display, demonstrate, exhibit More Synonyms of radiate 3. verbIf something radiates heat or light, heat or light comes from it. Stoves are meant to radiate heat. [VERB noun] More Synonyms of radiate radiate in British Englishverb (ˈreɪdɪˌeɪt)1. Also: eradiate to emit (heat, light, or some other form of radiation) or (of heat, light, etc) to be emitted as radiation 2. (intransitive) (of lines, beams, etc) to spread out from a centre or be arranged in a radial pattern 3. (transitive) (of a person) to show (happiness, health, etc) to a great degree adjective (ˈreɪdɪɪt, -ˌeɪt)4. having rays; radiating 5. (of a capitulum) consisting of ray florets 6. (of animals or their parts) showing radial symmetry 7. adorned or decorated with rays a radiate head on a coin Word origin C17: from Latin radiāre to emit rays radiate in American English (ˈreɪdiˌeɪt; for adj., ˈreɪdiɪt; ˈreɪdiˌeɪt) verb intransitiveWord forms: ˈradiˌated or ˈradiˌating1. to send out rays of heat, light, etc.; be radiant 2. to come forth or spread out in rays heat radiating from a stove 3. to branch out in lines from a center highways radiating from a city verb transitive4. to send out (heat, light, etc.) in rays 5. to give forth or spread (happiness, love, etc.) as if from a center adjective6. having rays or raylike parts; radial 7. Botany having ray flowers or florets 8. Zoology having radial symmetry, as a jellyfish Word origin < L radiatus, pp. of radiare, to radiate < radius, ray: see radius Examples of 'radiate' in a sentenceradiate Shafts of sunlight radiate out from behind her figure like spokes of white fire.He and Anna's sister Theresa radiate smug perfection like a leak at Sellafield B. `Funny you should ask,' says Anna.And the sunset behind them had to radiate all the colors of desire. In other languagesradiate British English: radiate VERB If things radiate out from a place, they form a pattern that is like lines drawn from the centre of a circle to various points on its edge. ...the various walkways which radiate from the visitor centre. - American English: radiate
- Brazilian Portuguese: difundir-se
- Chinese: 辐射
- European Spanish: extenderse
- French: rayonner
- German: strahlenförmig verlaufen
- Italian: irradiarsi
- Japanese: 放射状に伸びる
- Korean: 사방으로 뻗다
- European Portuguese: difundir-se
- Latin American Spanish: extenderse
Definition to spread out from a central point Thermal imagery will show up objects radiating heat. Definition to emit or be emitted as radiation From here contaminated air radiates out to the open countryside. Definition to show (an emotion or quality) to a great degree She radiates happiness and health. Synonyms emanate be a picture of give off or out Definition to spread out from a central point the narrow streets which radiate from the Cathedral Square Synonyms spread out issue diverge branch out fan out split off Additional synonymsDefinition to send out or radiate A sharp white spotlight beamed down on a small stage. Synonyms radiate, flash, shine, glow, glitter, glare, gleam, emit light, give off light Definition to show or prove by reasoning or evidence Have they demonstrated a commitment to democracy? Synonyms show, evidence, express, display, indicate, exhibit, manifest, make clear or plain, flag up Definition to reveal or make evident It's not often that I display my true feelings. Synonyms demonstrate, show, reveal, register, expose, disclose, betray, manifest, divulge, make known, evidence, evince (formal) - raddled
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Additional synonymsDefinition to spread (information, ideas, etc.) widely The press plays a critical part in disseminating news and information. Synonyms spread, publish, broadcast, distribute, scatter, proclaim, circulate, sow, disperse, diffuse, publicize, dissipate, propagate, promulgateDefinition to show (a quality or feeling) He has exhibited signs of anxiety and stress. Synonyms show, reveal, display, demonstrate, air, evidence, express, indicate, disclose, manifest, evince (formal), make clear or plain Definition to reach to a certain distance or in a certain direction The territory extends over one fifth of Canada's land mass. Synonyms spread out, reach, stretch, continue, carry on Definition to shine His red sports car gleamed in the sun. Synonyms shine, flash, glance, glow, sparkle, glitter, flare, shimmer, glint, glimmer, glisten, scintillate, coruscate Definition to be brilliant in a showy way The palace glittered with lights. Synonyms shine, flash, sparkle, flare, glare, gleam, shimmer, twinkle, glint, glimmer, glisten, scintillate, coruscate Definition to flow or cause to flow out in a stream Blood was pouring from his broken nose. Synonyms flow, stream, run, course, rush, emit, cascade, gush, spout, spewDefinition to throw about in various directions He began by scattering seed and putting in plants. Synonyms throw about, spread, sprinkle, strew, broadcast, shower, fling, litter, sow, diffuse, disseminateas dawn sheds its first light Synonyms give out, cast, emit, give, throw, afford, radiate, diffuse, pour forth Definition to give off or reflect light It is a mild morning and the sun is shining. Synonyms gleam, flash, beam, glow, sparkle, glitter, glare, shimmer, radiate, twinkle, glimmer, glisten, emit light, give off light, scintillateThe overall flaring tends to spread light. Synonyms diffuse, cast, shed, radiate |