radiate
Translation
to radiate, to emit, to spread out
Examples
The sun radiates heat and light.
The sun radiates heat and light.
Happiness seemed to radiate from her.
Happiness seemed to radiate from her.
The roads radiate from the city center.
The roads radiate from the city centre.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to send out (sth.) like light or heat. The sun radiates heat and light.
((from sth.)) to spread out from a central point. The roads radiate from the city centre.
Similar Words
Synonyms: emit, give off, spread, emanate
Etymology
From Latin 'radiatus', past participle of 'radiare' ('to beam, shine').
Memory Tips
Think of a 'radio' tower 'radiating' signals in all directions.