Definitions for radiate

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radiate ra·di·ate

Spelling: [verb rey-dee-eyt; adjective rey-dee-it, -eyt]

IPA: /verb ˈreɪ diˌeɪt; adjective ˈreɪ di ɪt, -ˌeɪt/

Radiate is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 8 points.

You can make 187 anagrams from letters in radiate (aadeirt).

Definitions for radiate

adjective

1. radiating from a center.
2. having rays extending from a central point or part:
3. radiating symmetrically.

verb (used with object)

1. to emit in rays; disseminate, as from a center.
2. (of persons) to project (joy, goodwill, etc.).

verb (used without object)

1. to extend, spread, or move like rays or radii from a center.
2. to emit rays, as of light or heat; irradiate.
3. to issue or proceed in rays.
4. (of persons) to project or glow with cheerfulness, joy, etc.:

Origin of radiate

First recorded in 1610-20, radiate is from the Latin word radiātus (past participle of radiāre to radiate light, shine). See radiant, -ate<

Examples for radiate

You notice that the rows all radiate from the centre, like spokes in a wheel.

There are three streets that radiate from it directly through the heart of the town.

There was nothing the matter, only he had not yet learned to radiate.

He just seems to radiate good will, and friendliness, and optimism wherever he goes.

The capacity of bodies to radiate and to absorb differ considerably.

Yet everything about him seemed to be made up of kindness—to radiate comfort.

These were the days before Twitter, of course, when rumors metastasized and took slightly longer to radiate.

When you bring people together they are able to radiate their truth.

The Germans radiate a kind of discipline; passes are firm and accurate and every movement seems to have a purpose.

He seemed to radiate an atmosphere which suffused her being.