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May 27, 2012
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Synonyms for radiate

Verb

1. radiate, emit, give out, give off
usage: send out rays or waves; "The sun radiates heat"
2. radiate, emit, breathe, pass off
usage: send out real or metaphoric rays; "She radiates happiness"
3. radiate, ray, run, go, pass, lead, extend
usage: extend or spread outward from a center or focus or inward towards a center; "spokes radiate from the hub of the wheel"; "This plants radiates spines in all directions"
4. glow, beam, radiate, shine, look, appear, seem
usage: especially of the complexion: show a strong bright color, such as red or pink; "Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna"
5. radiate, cause to be perceived
usage: cause to be seen by emitting light as if in rays; "The sun is radiating"
6. glow, beam, radiate, shine, feel, experience
usage: experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion; "She was beaming with joy"; "Her face radiated with happiness"
7. radiate, issue, emerge, come out, come forth, go forth, egress
usage: issue or emerge in rays or waves; "Heat radiated from the metal box"
8. diversify, radiate, change, alter, vary
usage: spread into new habitats and produce variety or variegate; "The plants on this island diversified"
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