RADIATE Synonyms: 124 Similar and Opposite Words

radiate

verb

ˈrā-dē-ˌāt

Definition of radiate

as in to emanate

to extend outwards from or as if from a central point the heat radiating from the fire the spokes of a bicycle wheel radiate from the hub towards the rim

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as in to shine

to emit rays of light fireflies give off their light by means of a chemical reaction that causes their abdomens to radiate

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as in to emit

to throw or give off the sun radiates tiny amounts of energy in the form of microwaves

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Recent Examples of radiate Some kids come into this life and catch all the breaks and start making money and going places and radiating confidence and functionality and the world opens right up to them. — George Saunders, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026 The 48-year-old lawyer radiated in a mint green top and sparkly jewelry while showing off her new haircut. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 17 Oct. 2026 For plants rooted in the ground, cover them with frost cloths, blankets, or tarps to trap the heat radiating from the soil. — Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 The Design Courtesy of Panasonic With its sleek design and minimal interface, the Panasonic Japanese microwave radiates quiet luxury. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for radiate

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Verb

The pair barely crack more than a perfunctory smirk, in stark contrast to the uproarious laughter emanating from Fielder’s laptop screen.

— Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026
Bright blue stars dot the spiral's side, with one particularly luminous star taking the spotlight with four diffraction spikes — created by light bending through the inner workings of Hubble's camera — emanating from its center.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of emanate

Verb

Puka Nacua shined despite entering the game questionable with a calf injury and Kyren Williams and Blake Corum combined for nearly 200 rushing yards.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
Famous fictional bad girls continue to shine on film and inspire designer runway moments.

— Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of shine

Verb

Many of these materials are made from oil, which emits pollutants when burned, driving climate change and fueling extreme weather.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
Conventional diamond quantum sensors measure fluorescent light that is emitted by these defects.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of emit

Verb

Scientists have long grouped sharks together as a natural evolutionary unit, meaning every shark species shares a common ancestor that rays and skates do not.

— Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
The PlayStation 5 Pro is a more powerful spin on the vanilla PS5, thanks to ray tracing and AI upscaling that give games a visual boost.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026

Definition of ray

Verb

At night, the Sycamore trees glow with lantern light, inviting guests to indulge in late night cocktails and conversation.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
With glowing bats, spiders and eyes, the lights accent the historic home with just the right touch.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of glow

Verb

The president fielded questions from reporters for nearly 20 minutes after casting his own 2026 votes at the offices of the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Saturday afternoon.

— Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 24 Oct. 2026
Tarantino revealed the most personally meaningful piece of casting in a film filled with great performances — including supporting turns by multiple actors (Austin Butler, Mikey Madison, Sydney Sweeney) who have blown up in the seven years since.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of cast

Verb

The twist here is that the action is derived from two different points in history, switching back and forth between eras and ultimately melding the two.

— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
The guarantee derived from a calculation by Hoover’s engineering deputy, Arthur Powell Davis, that so much water flowed down the river that there would always be enough to meet every state’s needs.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of derive

Verb

The latest figures, released in April and based mostly on 2024 data, actually reflect a slowdown from earlier jumps.

— Martie Bowser, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
On October 24, 2006, Taylor Swift was released—the debut album by a 16-year-old with blonde curls, cowboy boots, and a special talent for turning heartbreak into hits.

— Ilaria Perrotta, Vanity Fair, 24 Oct. 2026

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