Unscramble radiate

Definition of radiate

adjective:

• 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". Synonyms: radial, stellate.
• having rays or ray-like parts as in the flower heads of daisies.

verb:

• send out rays or waves; "The sun radiates heat".
• send out real or metaphoric rays; "She radiates happiness".
• 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". Synonyms: ray.
• have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink; "Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna". Synonyms: beam, glow, shine.
• cause to be seen by emitting light as if in rays; "The sun is radiating".
• 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". Synonyms: beam, glow, shine.
• issue or emerge in rays or waves; "Heat radiated from the metal box".
• spread into new habitats and produce variety or variegate; "The plants on this island diversified". Synonyms: diversify.

Related words

blink, flash, gleam, glimmer, glow, twinkle, wink, winkle.