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ra·di·ate Listen to audio/ˈreɪdiˌeɪt/ verb
ra·di·ates; ra·di·at·ed; ra·di·at·ing
1 always followed by an adverb or preposition [no obj] : to go out in a direct line from a central point or area
Spokes radiate (out/outward) from the center of the wheel.
2 always followed by an adverb or preposition [no obj] : to move in a specified direction from a source
The pain was radiating down my arm.
3 a [+ obj] : to send out (something, such as heat or energy) in rays
The sun radiates heat and light.
b [no obj] : to come or go out in the form of rays
Heat radiates from the sun.
4 [+ obj] : to show (a feeling or quality) very clearly
She has a smile that radiates warmth. He radiated pride in his achievements.

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