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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.
The fire radiated heat, warming the room on a cold winter's night.
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.
The roots of the tree radiated outward in search of nourishment and anchorage in the soil.
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.
Following the extinction of dinosaurs, mammals radiated and adapted to fill various ecological roles.
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.
The newborn baby nestled in her mother 's arms, radiating innocence and pure joy.
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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