radiate

[ verb rey-dee-eyt; adjective rey-dee-it, -eyt ]

verb (used without object)

, ra·di·at·ed, ra·di·at·ing.

1. to extend, spread, or move like rays or radii from a center.
2. to emit rays, as of light or heat; irradiate.
3. to issue or proceed in rays.
4. (of persons) to project or glow with cheerfulness, joy, etc.:

   She simply radiates with good humor.

verb (used with object)

, ra·di·at·ed, ra·di·at·ing.

1. to emit in rays; disseminate, as from a center.
2. (of persons) to project (joy, goodwill, etc.).

adjective

1. radiating from a center.
2. having rays extending from a central point or part:

   a coin showing a radiate head.

3. radiating symmetrically.

radiate

verb

1. Alsoeradiate to emit (heat, light, or some other form of radiation) or (of heat, light, etc) to be emitted as radiation
2. intr (of lines, beams, etc) to spread out from a centre or be arranged in a radial pattern
3. tr (of a person) to show (happiness, health, etc) to a great degree

adjective

1. having rays; radiating
2. (of a capitulum) consisting of ray florets
3. (of animals or their parts) showing radial symmetry
4. adorned or decorated with rays

   a radiate head on a coin

Other Words From

• radi·a·ble adjective
• radi·a·bili·ty radi·a·ble·ness noun
• radi·a·bly radi·ate·ly adverb
• anti·radi·ating adjective
• inter·radi·ate verb (used without object) interradiated interradiating
• multi·radi·ate adjective
• multi·radi·ated adjective
• non·radi·ating adjective
• re·radi·ate verb reradiated reradiating
• sub·radi·ate adjective
• un·radi·ated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of radiate¹

First recorded in 1610–20, radiate is from the Latin word radiātus (past participle of radiāre to radiate light, shine). See radiant, -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of radiate¹

C17: from Latin radiāre to emit rays

Example Sentences

The Germans radiate a kind of discipline; passes are firm and accurate and every movement seems to have a purpose.

From The Daily Beast

These were the days before Twitter, of course, when rumors metastasized and took slightly longer to radiate.

From The Daily Beast

When you bring people together they are able to radiate their truth.

From The Daily Beast

Sifting through snapshots of her in various pageants, their faces radiate with pride.

From The Daily Beast

In biz or art ventures embrace the power of editing, letting your understated genius radiate through.

From The Daily Beast

Where so many blades radiate from a common center it is almost impossible to provide an anchorage for each blade.

From Project Gutenberg

Some men radiate an animal vigour that destroys the delicate woof of a vision and effectually prevents its reconstruction.

From Project Gutenberg

Some people radiate sympathy and helpfulness and inspiration.

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He folded her in his arms, feeling her warmth radiate through him.

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Over his face stole an expression of happiness, of gentleness; his eyes became darker and seemed to radiate light.

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Related Words

• beam
• diffuse
• diverge
• emanate
• emit
• gleam
• light up
• shine
• transmit