radiate

When something radiates heat, it gives off energy in all directions. This is why things that radiate heat (like the sun) are warm.

  • The sun radiates heat throughout the day.

  • The campfire radiated a warm glow.

Definition of radiate

verb

spread into new habitats and produce variety or variegate

Synonyms:

diversify

verb

extend or spread outward from a center or focus or inward towards a center

Synonyms:

ray

adjective

arranged like rays or radii; radiating from a common center

Synonyms:

radial, stellate

verb

experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion

Synonyms:

beam, glow, shine

verb

have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink

Synonyms:

beam, glow, shine

verb

cause to be seen by emitting light as if in rays

adjective

having rays or ray-like parts as in the flower heads of daisies

verb

issue or emerge in rays or waves

verb

send out rays or waves

verb

send out real or metaphoric rays

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Example Sentences for radiate

  • 1

    The direction of emitted radiation depends on the acceleration.

  • 2

    The iodine atoms then emit the laser radiation itself.

  • 3

    The source emits a beam of radiation through the rod to the detector.

  • 4

    The sun emits ultraviolet radiation in the UVA, UVB, and UVC bands.

  • 5

    The radiation awakens the mummy.

  • 6

    The radiation is intended for the pituitary.

  • 7

    This results in the exposure of the radiation.

  • 8

    He is invulnerable to forms of radiation.

  • 9

    The lead absorbs some of the radiation.

  • 10

    The murmur usually radiates to the axilla.