radiate
/rˈeɪdiʌt/
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Definitions
Adjective Satellite
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"
Adjective Satellite
having rays or ray-like parts as in the flower heads of daisies
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send out rays or waves; "The sun radiates heat"
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send out real or metaphoric rays; "She radiates happiness"
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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"
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have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink; "Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna"
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cause to be seen by emitting light as if in rays; "The sun is radiating"
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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"
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issue or emerge in rays or waves; "Heat radiated from the metal box"
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spread into new habitats and produce variety or variegate; "The plants on this island diversified"