Definition of radiate - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
emotiontr./intr. show an emotion or quality clearlytr./intr.
- She radiates confidence in every meeting.
2.
extend outwardintr. extend from a central pointintr.
- Spokes radiate from the center of the wheel..
3.
sciencetr./intr. emit rays or waves from a centertr./intr.
- The sun radiates light and heat.
4.
expansionintr. TECH. spread into new habitats or areasintr. TECH.
- The species began to radiate into new environments.
5.
sciencetr. TECH. expose to ionizing radiationtr. TECH.
- The doctor will radiate the tumor to shrink it.
Adjective
1.
geometryTECH. having rays or parts extending from a centerTECH.
- The radiate pattern of the sunflower is beautiful.
2.
biologyTECH. showing radial symmetry like a starfishTECH.
- The radiate structure of the starfish is fascinating.
3.
botanyTECH. consisting of ray florets in a flower headTECH.
- The daisy has a radiate arrangement of petals.
4.
artRare adorned with rays like a saint's haloRare
- The painting showed a radiate halo around the saint's head.
Expressions with radiate
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show strong confidence in a clear and obvious way
She radiate confidence during her presentation.
Origin of radiate
Latin, radiare (to shine)
Terms with radiate included in their meaning
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project aura
radiate or exude a quality or feeling
building feature
heating system installed beneath the floor to radiate warmth
outward lines
radiate outward from a center
technology
metal conductor designed to radiate heat
energy
radiate thermal heat
sunshine
shine brightly and radiate intense heat
Examples of radiate in a sentence
The artist radiates passion through her work. Rays of light radiate from the sun. The pain seemed to radiate from his lower back. The antenna radiates radio waves in every direction. A heated metal coil can radiate infrared energy. The invasive plant began to radiate across the continent.
Birds radiate to various islands during migration. Scientists radiate samples to study their properties. The lab will radiate the cells for the experiment. The radiate arrangement of the petals was striking. The artist drew a radiate design on the canvas. The radiate pattern of the coral was mesmerizing. Biologists studied the radiate form of the sea urchin. The sunflower's radiate structure was clearly visible. Gardeners admire the radiate form of certain blooms. The sculpture featured a radiate crown on the deity. A radiate design encircled the figure in the artwork.
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- French:rayonner, rayonnant, ...
- German:ausstrahlen, strahlenförmig, ...
- Italian:emanare, radiale, ...
- Spanish:irradiar, radiado, ...
- Portuguese:irradiar, irradiado, ...
- Chinese:流露, 辐射状的, ...
- Japanese:自信を示す, 放射状の, ...
- Arabic:أظهرَ, شُعَاعِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַקְרִין, קַרְנִי, ...
- Russian:излучать, лучистый, ...
- Ukrainian:випромінювати, променевий, ...
- Hindi:झलकाना, किरणीय, ...
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