radiate

radiated radiating radiates
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1. send out rays or waves; "The sun radiates heat"
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2. send out real or metaphoric rays; "She radiates happiness"
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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 radiates spines in all directions"
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4. especially of the complexion: show a strong bright color, such as red or pink; "Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna"
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5. cause to be seen by emitting light as if in rays; "The sun is radiating"
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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"
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7. issue or emerge in rays or waves; "Heat radiated from the metal box"
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8. spread into new habitats and produce variety or variegate; "The plants on this island diversified"
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