Radiate - Definition

adj 1: arranged like rays or radii; radiating from a common
center; "radial symmetry"; "a starlike or stellate
arrangement of petals"; "many cities show a radial
pattern of main highways" [syn: radial, stellate,
radiate]
2: having rays or ray-like parts as in the flower heads of
daisies
v 1: send out rays or waves; "The sun radiates heat"
2: send out real or metaphoric rays; "She radiates happiness"
3: extend or spread outward from a center or focus or inward
towards a center; "spokes radiate from the hub of the wheel";
"This plants radiate spines in all directions" [syn:
radiate, ray]
4: have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or
pink; "Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna" [syn:
glow, beam, radiate, shine]
5: cause to be seen by emitting light as if in rays; "The sun is
radiating"
6: 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" [syn: glow, beam,
radiate, shine]
7: issue or emerge in rays or waves; "Heat radiated from the
metal box"
8: spread into new habitats and produce variety or variegate;
"The plants on this island diversified" [syn: diversify,
radiate]