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   radiate

   verb

   • 1. emit (energy, especially light or heat) in the form of rays or waves: "the hot stars radiate energy" Similar emitgive off/outsend out/forthdischargescatterdiffuseshedcastbeam out
   • ▪ (of light, heat, or other energy) be emitted in the form of rays or waves: "the continual stream of energy that radiates from the sun" Similar shinebe diffusedbeamemanate
   • ▪ (of a person) clearly emanate (a strong feeling or quality) through their expression or bearing: "she lifted her chin, radiating defiance" Similar displayshowexhibitdemonstratetransmitemanatebreathebe a/the picture of
   • ▪ (of a feeling or quality) emanate clearly from: "leadership and confidence radiate from her"
   • 2. diverge or spread from or as if from a central point: "he ran down one of the passages that radiated from the room" Similar spread outfan (out)ray (out)branch (out/off)divergeextendseparatesplit offissuetechnical:divaricateramify
   • ▪ (of an animal or plant group) evolve into a variety of forms adapted to new ways of life.

   adjective

   • 1. arranged in or having a radial pattern: rare "the radiate crown"

   Word Origin late 16th century: from Latin radiat- ‘emitted in rays’, from the verb radiare, from radius ‘ray, spoke’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. radiately adverb

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   RADIATE definition: 1. to produce heat and/or light, or (of heat or light) to be produced: 2. to show an emotion or…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of RADIATE is to proceed in a direct line from or toward a center. How to use radiate in a sentence.

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   Radiate definition: to extend, spread, or move like rays or radii from a center.. See examples of RADIATE used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryRADIATE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   RADIATE meaning: 1. to produce heat and/or light, or (of heat or light) to be produced: 2. to show an emotion or…. Learn more.

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   verb. extend or spread outward from a center or focus or inward towards a center. “spokes radiate from the hub of the wheel” synonyms: ray. see more. adjective. arranged like rays or radii; radiating from a common center. synonyms: radial, stellate. symmetric, symmetrical.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRADIATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If 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 ]

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   Define radiate. radiate synonyms, radiate pronunciation, radiate translation, English dictionary definition of radiate. v. ra·di·at·ed , ra·di·at·ing , ra·di·ates v. intr. 1. To send out rays or waves. 2. To issue or emerge in rays or waves: Heat radiated from the stove.