radiate (adj.)

  1. 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

    [ Syn: radial , stellate ]

  2. having rays or ray-like parts as in the flower heads of daisies

    radiate (v.)

  1. send out rays or waves; The sun radiates heat'

  2. send out real or metaphoric rays; She radiates happiness'

  3. 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

    [ Syn: ray ]

  4. have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink; Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna

    [ Syn: glow , beam , shine ]

  5. cause to be seen by emitting light as if in rays; The sun is radiating'

  6. 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

    [ Syn: glow , beam , shine ]

  7. issue or emerge in rays or waves; Heat radiated from the metal box'

  8. spread into new habitats and produce variety or variegate; The plants on this island diversified

    [ Syn: diversify ]

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