radiate
To extend, be sent or spread out from a center like radiiTo extend, be sent or spread out from a center like radii.
» Beauty radiates from a peaceful spirit.
Meaning
9 senses(intransitive)To extend, be sent or spread out from a center like radii.
extend or spread outward from a center or focus or inward towards a center
(transitive)To emit rays or waves.
The stove radiates heat.
випромі́нюватиvypromínjuvaty, ви́променитиvýpromenyty
issue or emerge in rays or waves
(intransitive)To come out or proceed in rays or waves.
The heat radiates from a stove.
випромі́нюватисяvypromínjuvatysja
send out rays or waves
(transitive)To illuminate.
(transitive)To expose to ionizing radiation, such as by radiography.
strahlen
(figuratively, intransitive, transitive)To manifest in a glowing manner.
Her face radiated joy. Her face radiated with joy.
(figuratively, intransitive)To manifest itself in a glowing manner.
Joy radiated from her face.
(intransitive)To spread into new habitats, migrate.
spread into new habitats and produce variety or variegate
(obsolete, transitive)To broadcast by radio.
Examples
41 sentencesBeauty radiates from a peaceful spirit.
She radiates positivity in her interactions.
She radiates positivity all the time.
I radiate light in my surroundings.
Her confidence radiates in every situation.
Translations
4 languagesBy meaning 2
By meaning 1
Origin
Learned borrowing from Latin radiātus, perfect passive participle of radiō (“to radiate, fLearned borrowing from Latin radiātus, perfect passive participle of radiō (“to radiate, furnish with spokes, give out rays, radiate, shine”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from radius (“a spoke, ray”).
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Forms
radiates, radiating, radiated, radiatedSynonyms
6 synonyms- extend or spread outward from a center or focus or inward towards a center:ray
- spread into new habitats and produce variety or variegate:diversify
- experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion:glowbeamshine
- have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink:glowbeamshine
Word family
14 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle