radiate

adjective

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    arranged like rays or radii; radiating from a common center

    radial symmetry

    a starlike or stellate arrangement of petals

verb

  1. 1

    send out real or metaphoric rays

    She radiates happiness

  2. 2

    spread into new habitats and produce variety or variegate

    The plants on this island diversified

  3. 3

    issue or emerge in rays or waves

    Heat radiated from the metal box

  4. 4

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

    She was beaming with joy

    Her face radiated with happiness

  5. 5

    cause to be seen by emitting light as if in rays

    The sun is radiating

  6. 6

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

    Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna

  7. 7

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

    spokes radiate from the hub of the wheel

    This plants radiate spines in all directions

  8. 8

    send out rays or waves

    The sun radiates heat

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