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Radiate

ˈreɪdieɪt

Radiate definitions
verb
radiate radiated radiates radiating
  1. emit (energy, especially light or heat) in the form of rays or waves

    "the hot stars radiate energy"

    emit give off/out send out/forth discharge scatter diffuse
    • (of light, heat, or other energy) be emitted in the form of rays or waves

      "the continual stream of energy that radiates from the sun"

    • (of a person) clearly emanate (a strong feeling or quality) through their expression or bearing

      "she lifted her chin, radiating defiance"

    • (of a feeling or quality) emanate clearly from

      "leadership and confidence radiate from her"

  2. diverge or spread from or as if from a central point

    "he ran down one of the passages that radiated from the room"

    spread out fan (out) ray (out) branch (out/off) diverge extend separate split off issue
    • (of an animal or plant group) evolve into a variety of forms adapted to new ways of life
adjective
radiate
  1. arranged in or having a radial pattern

    "the radiate crown"