radiate has definitions from the field of physics
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[ verb ] (physics) issue or emerge in rays or waves

Examples

"Heat radiated from the metal box"

Used in print

(Cornell H. Mayer, "Radio Emission of the Moon...)

The use of this concept does not specify the origin of the radiation , and only if the planet really radiates as a black_body , will the apparent black-body temperature correspond to the physical temperature of the emitting material .

(Raymond C. Binder et al., editors, Proceedings...)

It is sufficiently small compared with the surface temperature of the anode holder , to make the energy flux radiated from the environment toward the anode holder negligible within the accuracy of the present measurements .

Related terms

issue emit radiator

2
[ verb ] send out rays or waves

Examples

"The sun radiates heat"

Related terms

emit radiation

3
[ verb ] send out real or metaphoric rays

Synonyms

ray

Examples

"She radiates happiness"

Used in print

(Cordwainer Smith, "A Planet Named Shayol,"...)

She radiated warmth and good_fellowship .

Related terms

emit effuse

4
[ verb ] extend or spread outward from a center or focus or inward towards a center

Synonyms

ray

Examples

"spokes radiate from the hub of the wheel" "This plants radiates spines in all directions"

Related terms

run ray

5
[ verb ] esp. of the complexion: show a strong bright color, such as red or pink

Synonyms

glow shine beam

Examples

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

Related terms

look gleam

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[ verb ] spread into new habitats and produce variety or variegate

Synonyms

diversify

Examples

"The plants on this island diversified"

Related terms

change radiation

7
[ verb ] cause to be seen by emitting light as if in rays

Synonyms

emit_light

Examples

"The sun is radiating"

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[ verb ] experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion

Synonyms

beam shine glow

Examples

"She was beaming with joy" "Her face radiated with happiness"

Related terms

feel radiance

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