ra
diate
Third Person
radiates
Present Participle
radiating
Past Tense
radiated
Past Participle
radiated
1
to emit or spread energy through rays or waves
transitive
- The sun radiated warmth, bathing the earth in its golden rays.
- The fire radiated heat, warming the room on a cold winter's night.
- The lighthouse radiated light, guiding ships safely through the darkness.
- The glowing embers radiated a soft light, casting shadows on the walls of the cave.
- The glowing coals in the barbecue radiated heat, cooking the food to perfection.
2
to move or expand from or towards a central point
- The cracks radiated from the impact point, spreading across the windshield of the car.
- The roots of the tree radiated outward in search of nourishment and anchorage in the soil.
- The veins on the leaf radiated from the central midrib, transporting nutrients throughout the plant.
- The tentacles of the jellyfish radiated outward, capturing prey in a delicate dance.
- The fireworks burst in the sky, sending out colorful sparks that radiated in all directions.
3
(of species) to diversify or spread out from a common ancestor
- The finch population radiated into multiple species with different beak shapes and sizes.
- Following the extinction of dinosaurs, mammals radiated and adapted to fill various ecological roles.
- Following the colonization of terrestrial habitats, reptiles radiated and gave rise to various lineages.
- The reptilian ancestors of birds radiated and underwent significant adaptations.
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4
to manifest a feeling or quality through one's appearance or demeanor
transitive
- The bride walked down the aisle, radiating beauty and happiness on her wedding day.
- The newborn baby nestled in her mother's arms, radiating innocence and pure joy.
- The athlete's skill and determination allowed them to radiate a sense of unwavering confidence on the field.
- In times of crisis, the community came together, radiating compassion and support for those in need.
5
extend or spread outward from a center or focus or inward towards a center
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