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radiate

[ˈreɪdi.eɪt]

radiate Definition

  • 1to send out rays or waves of light or heat, or be sent out in this form
  • 2to spread out in all directions from a central point
  • 3to show a particular feeling or quality strongly

Using radiate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "radiate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The sun radiates heat and light.

  • Example

    Her face radiated happiness when she saw her family.

  • Example

    The pain radiated down his leg.

  • Example

    The star radiates energy into space.

  • Example

    The heat radiated from the fire.

radiate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for radiate

Antonyms for radiate

Phrases with radiate

  • radiate outwards

    to spread out from a central point

    Example

    The pain radiated outwards from his lower back.

  • to show confidence strongly

    Example

    She radiated confidence during her presentation.

  • to show warmth strongly

    Example

    The room radiated warmth from the fireplace.

Origins of radiate

from Latin 'radiatus', past participle of 'radiare', meaning 'to shine'

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Summary: radiate in Brief

The verb 'radiate' [ˈreɪdi.eɪt] means to emit or give off rays or waves of light or heat, or to spread out in all directions from a central point. It can also mean to show a particular feeling or quality strongly, as in 'Her face radiated happiness when she saw her family.' Other examples include 'The pain radiated down his leg.' and 'The star radiates energy into space.'

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