radiate
5 synonyms and 1 antonym for radiate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To send out light, heat, or other energy in rays from a central point.
Synonyms
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Less common
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Antonyms
How to use radiate
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
radiate warmth
radiate confidence
radiate energy
Etymology
A learned borrowing from Latin radiatus, the past participle of radiare, "to give off rays", from radius, "spoke, ray".
Full origin of radiate →Frequently asked questions
What does “radiate” mean?
The word “radiate” means to send out light, heat, or other energy in rays from a central point. In plain terms, to send out light or heat from a center, or to clearly display a quality like happiness or confidence.
How do you pronounce “radiate”?
“Radiate” is pronounced RAY-dee-ayt (/ˈɹeɪdieɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “radiate” in a sentence?
Here is “radiate” used in a sentence: “The stove radiated warmth throughout the small cabin.”
What part of speech is “radiate”?
“Radiate” is a verb.
Where does the word “radiate” come from?
The word “radiate” comes from Latin. A learned borrowing from Latin radiatus, the past participle of radiare, "to give off rays", from radius, "spoke, ray".
How many meanings does “radiate” have?
“Radiate” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to send out light, heat, or other energy in rays from a central point.
