ra·di·ate
ˈrā-dē-ˌāt 
radiated; radiating
1
: to proceed in a direct line from or toward a center
2
: to send out rays : shine brightly
3
a
: to issue in or as if in rays
b
: to evolve by adaptive radiation
1
: to send out in or as if in rays
2
3
: to spread abroad or around as if from a center
radiately
adverb
Examples of radiate in a Sentence
Verb
The pain was radiating down my arm.
The sun radiates heat and light.
Heat radiates from the sun.
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Verb
No surprise, the 25-year-old talks Miami Hurricanes football and radiates a 305-swagger that would make the Cuban-American club-classic rapper Pitbull proud.
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Liana Handler
follow,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2026
Her high ponytail worn to Wimbledon, however, feels like a playful departure—one that radiates serious Sporty Spice vibes without sacrificing an ounce of royal polish.
—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
2 July 2026
The 43 rooms are spread across two neighboring heritage mansions in the old fisherman village of Sariyer and radiate Old World elegance in the most understated of ways, letting the intricate moldings and murals steal the show.
—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
1 July 2026
But more than using any specific set of policies as a litmus test, Democratic voters appear drawn to the candidates who most radiate disdain for the status quo.
—
Elaine Godfrey,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2026
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“Radiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/radiate. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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radiate
1 of 2 verb
ra·di·ate
ˈrād-ē-ˌāt
radiated; radiating
: to issue in or as if in rays : spread from a central point
back pain radiating to both upper legs—Tony Miksanek
Tony Miksanekradiate
2 of 2 adjective
ra·di·ate
ˈrād-ē-ət, -ē-ˌāt
1
: having rays or radial parts
2
: characterized by radial symmetry : radially symmetrical
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