26984 words

radiates

6 definitions • 9 examples
1
to produce heat and/or light, or (of heat or light) to be produced:

Examples:

The planet Jupiter radiates twice as much heat from inside as it receives from the Sun.
A single beam of light radiated from the lighthouse.
2
to show an emotion or quality, or (of an emotion or quality) to be shown or felt:

Examples:

He was radiating joy and happiness.
Enthusiasm was radiating from her.
3
to spread out in all directions from a central point:

Examples:

Flows of lava radiated out from the volcano's crater.
Just before the breeding season, these birds radiate outwards to warmer climates.
4
to send out heat or light, or (of heat or light) to be sent out:

Examples:

[ T ] The little stove radiated a surprising amount of heat.
5
to express strongly an emotion or quality, or (of an emotion or quality) to be expressed strongly by someone:

Examples:

[ T ] He simply radiates integrity.
6
to spread out from a central point:

Examples:

The major avenues of the city all radiate from this point.

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