Definition of radiates

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • radiates is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • radiates is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
  • radiates is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 9

Definition of radiates


  • spread into new habitats and produce variety or variegate (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. diversify
  • extend or spread outward from a center or focus or inward towards a center (verb)

    Examples

    1. spokes radiate from the hub of the wheel
    2. This plants radiate spines in all directions

    Synonyms

    1. ray
  • arranged like rays or radii; radiating from a common center (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. radial
    2. stellate
  • experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion (verb)

    Examples

    1. Her face radiated with happiness

    Synonyms

    1. beam
    2. glow
    3. shine
  • have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. beam
    2. glow
    3. shine
  • cause to be seen by emitting light as if in rays (verb)
  • having rays or ray-like parts as in the flower heads of daisies (adjective)
  • issue or emerge in rays or waves (verb)

    Examples

    1. Heat radiated from the metal box
  • send out rays or waves (verb)

    Examples

    1. The sun radiates heat
  • send out real or metaphoric rays (verb)

    Examples

    1. She radiates happiness

See definition of radiates in Merriam Webster