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to radiate
01
to emit or spread energy through rays or waves
Transitive: to radiate energy
Examples
The sun radiated warmth, bathing the earth in its golden rays.
02
to move or expand from or towards a central point
Intransitive: to radiate to a direction
Examples
The cracks radiated from the impact point, spreading across the windshield of the car.
03
(of species) to diversify or spread out from a common ancestor
Intransitive
Examples
The finch population radiated into multiple species with different beak shapes and sizes.
04
to manifest a feeling or quality through one's appearance or demeanor
Transitive: to radiate a feeling or quality
Examples
The bride walked down the aisle, radiating beauty and happiness on her wedding day.
05
extend or spread outward from a center or focus or inward towards a center
Intransitive
radiate
01
having rays or ray-like parts as in the flower heads of daisies
02
arranged like rays or radii; radiating from a common center
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