Dictionary Only:
Explicit Words:

RADIATE

(adj.sat, verb, noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 17 meanings of the word Radiate.

Radiate - as an adjective satellite

Arranged like rays or radii; radiating from a common center

Example: "Radial symmetry"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
radial7stellate8

Having rays or ray-like parts as in the flower heads of daisies

Radiate - as a verb

Send out rays or waves

Example: "The sun radiates heat"

Send out real or metaphoric rays; the children radiated joyous energy

Example: "She radiates happiness"

Extend or spread outward from a center or focus or inward towards a center

Example: "Spokes radiate from the hub of the wheel"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ray6

Have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink

Example: "Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beam8glow8shine8

Cause to be seen by emitting light as if in rays

Example: "The sun is radiating"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cause to be perceived
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion

Example: "She was beaming with joy"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beam8glow8shine8

Issue or emerge in rays or waves

Example: "Heat radiated from the metal box"

Spread into new habitats and produce variety or variegate

Example: "The plants on this island diversified"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
diversify19

Radiate - as a noun

One of the radiata.

Radiate - as an adjective

Radiating from a center; having rays or parts diverging from a center; radiated.

Example: "A radiate crystal"

Surrounded by rays, such as the head of a saint in a religious picture.

Having parts radiating from the center, like the petals in many flowers.

Consisting of a disc in which the florets are tubular.

Having radial symmetry, like a seastar.

Belonging to the radiata.

Example Sentences

"The sun radiates heat and light."
"She smiled and her face radiated happiness."
"The glowing embers radiated warmth."
"The star radiates intense energy."
"The flower radiates a pleasant fragrance."
View more

Word Game Points

Is RADIATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, radiate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RADIATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is RADIATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, radiate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RADIATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is RADIATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, radiate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RADIATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

Word Variations & Relations

A-Z Proximities

Add 1 Letter To Make These Words...

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen