Definitions for radiate
ˈreɪ diˌeɪt; -ɪt, -ˌeɪtra·di·ate

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. radial, stellate, radiateadjective

   arranged like rays or radii; radiating from a common center

   "radial symmetry"; "a starlike or stellate arrangement of petals"; "many cities show a radial pattern of main highways"

2. radiateverb

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

3. radiateverb

   send out rays or waves

   "The sun radiates heat"

4. radiateverb

   send out real or metaphoric rays

   "She radiates happiness"

5. radiate, rayverb

   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"

6. glow, beam, radiate, shineverb

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

   "Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna"

7. radiateverb

   cause to be seen by emitting light as if in rays

   "The sun is radiating"

8. glow, beam, radiate, shineverb

   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"

9. radiateverb

   issue or emerge in rays or waves

   "Heat radiated from the metal box"

10. diversify, radiateverb

    spread into new habitats and produce variety or variegate

    "The plants on this island diversified"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. radiateverb

   To extend, send or spread out from a center like radii.

2. radiateverb

   To emit rays or waves.

   The stove radiates heat.

3. radiateverb

   To come out or proceed in rays or waves.

   The heat radiates from a stove.

4. radiateverb

   To illuminate.

5. radiateverb

   To expose to ionizing radiation, such as by radiography.

6. radiateverb

   To manifest oneself in a glowing manner.

7. radiateverb

   to spread into new habitats, migrate.

8. radiateadjective

   radiating from a center.

9. radiateadjective

   surrounded by rays, such as the head of a saint in a religious picture.

10. radiateadjective

    having parts radiating from the center, such as the petals in many flowers.

11. radiateadjective

    having radial symmetry, such as a seastar.

12. Etymology: From radiatus, past participle of, from.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. To RADIATEverb

   To emit rays; to shine; to sparkle.

   Etymology: radio, Lat.

   Though with wit and parts their possessors could never engage God to send forth his light and his truth; yet now that revelation hath disclosed them, and that he hath been pleased to make them radiate in his word, men may recollect those scatter’d divine beams, and kindling with them the topicks proper to warm our affections, enflame holy zeal. Boyle.

   Light radiates from luminous bodies directly to our eyes, and thus we see the sun or a flame; or it is reflected from other bodies, and thus we see a man or a picture. John Locke.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Radiate

   Radiate is a single by British rock band Enter Shikari. The song was first played on Zane Lowe's BBC Radio One show on the evening of 10 June 2013 and was his single of the week. The single peaked at #79 on the UK Singles Chart on 22 June 2013.

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1. radiate

   To radiate means to emit or project energy, heat, light, or sound in all directions. It can also mean to spread out from a central location or to project a quality or feeling strongly.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Radiateverb

   to emit rays; to be radiant; to shine

2. Radiateverb

   to proceed in direct lines from a point or surface; to issue in rays, as light or heat

3. Radiateverb

   to emit or send out in direct lines from a point or points; as, to radiate heat

4. Radiateverb

   to enlighten; to illuminate; to shed light or brightness on; to irradiate

5. Radiateadjective

   having rays or parts diverging from a center; radiated; as, a radiate crystal

6. Radiateadjective

   having in a capitulum large ray florets which are unlike the disk florets, as in the aster, daisy, etc

7. Radiateadjective

   belonging to the Radiata

8. Radiatenoun

   one of the Radiata

9. Etymology: [L. radiatus, p. p.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Radiate

   rā′di-āt, v.i. to emit rays of light: to shine: to proceed in direct lines from any point or surface.—v.t. to send out in rays: to furnish with rays.—adjs. Rā′diāte, -d, formed of rays diverging from a centre: (bot.) consisting of a disc in which the florets are tubular: (min.) having crystals diverging from a centre: belonging to the Radiata: in coins, represented with rays proceeding from a centre, as a head or bust.—adv. Rā′diately, in a radiate manner: with radiation from a centre.—adj. Rādiā′tiform, having the appearance of being radiate.—adv. Rā′diatingly.—n. Rādiā′tion, act of radiating: the emission and diffusion of rays of light or heat.—adj. Rā′diative.—n. Rā′diator, a body which radiates or emits rays of light or heat: a part of a heating apparatus for a room.—adj. Rā′diatory.—ns. Rādioflagell′ata, marine animalcules; Rā′diograph, an instrument by which solar radiation is measured.—adj. Rādiolā′rian, pertaining to the ooze at the bottom of the sea, composed of the shells of Radiolā′rians, a class of marine rhizopod Protozoa, so called from their having thread-like processes of living matter radiating outwards on all sides.—ns. Rādī′olus, one of the barbules of the main shaft of a feather; Rādiom′eter, an instrument consisting of four horizontal arms of very fine glass, carefully poised so as to revolve easily on a point, the whole contained in a glass vessel almost exhausted of air—the arms move round under light or heat, more or less swiftly according to the strength of the rays.—adj. Rādiomet′ric.—ns. Rādiomicrom′eter, an instrument for measuring very small amounts of heat; Rā′diophone, an instrument for producing or transmitting sound by heat-rays.—adj. Rādiophon′ic.—ns. Rādiophon′ics, Rā′diophony, the production of sound by radiant heat; Rā′dium, a rare element whose radiations act upon photographic plates and have properties like the X-rays.

Matched Categories

1. • Appear
   • Cause To Be Perceived
   • Emerge
   • Emit
   • Extend
   • Vary

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Anagrams for radiate »

1. airdate

2. ardaite

How to pronounce radiate?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say radiate in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of radiate in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of radiate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of radiate in a Sentence

1. Paul Hokemeyer:

   We're genetically pulled to people who radiate warmth, honesty and compassion. We're repelled by external presentations of perfection…The perfection of others makes us feel inadequate.

2. Renae A. Sauter:

   Self love is number one. As you radiate it to others, it will radiate back to you.

3. Amit Ray:

   Be the radiator of peace. Go to the center of your inner being and radiate peace in every direction. Our wings may be small but the ripples of the heart are infinite.

4. Teresa Woodruff:

   We discovered the zinc spark just five years ago in the mouse, and to see the zinc radiate out in a burst from each human egg was breathtaking.

5. Václav Havel:

   The role of the writer is not simply to arrange Being according to his own lights; he must also serve as a medium to Being and remain open to its often unfathomable dictates. This is the only way the work can transcend its creator and radiate its meaning further than the author himself can see or perceive.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=radiate
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Radiate
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=radiate
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radiate
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/radiate
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=radiate
8. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=radiate