Pronunciation

/rəˈdeɪt/

Definitions

• Verb: To emit or send out rays or energy in all directions; spread out from a central point. (n.) The act or quality of emitting radiation.
• Adjective: Emitting or散发出 light, heat, or energy; having a radial pattern or distribution. (n.) A characteristic of emitting light, as in “radiant smile.”

Phrases

• “Radiate heat” means to give off heat.
• “Radiant energy” refers to energy that travels outward in waves.
• “Radiant personality” describes someone with an appealing, positive aura.

Example Sentences

• Verb: “The sun radiates warmth on a sunny day.”
• Adjective: “Her eyes had a radiant glow when she received the good news.”
• “The light bulbs radiate a soft, soothing light throughout the room.”

Synonyms

• Emit
• Scatter
• Broadcast
• Spread
• Overflow
• Gleam
• Shine

Antonyms

• Absorb
• Concentrate
• Contract
• Gather
• Retain

Related Words

• Radiation (noun)
• Radiant (adjective, related to light or energy)
• Irradiate (a similar verb meaning to expose to intense radiation)
• Core (related to the center from which something radiates)