radiate

• Émettre de la lumière, de la chaleur ou de l'énergie sous forme de rayons ; se propager à partir d'un point central.

To emit rays of light, heat, or energy; to spread out from a central point.

1. Arranged like raysC1formal

   Arranged in a pattern that spreads outward from a central point, like rays or radii.

   disposé en rayons

   • The spokes of the wheel are radiate in design.
   • The city's streets have a radiate layout from the central square.
   • The radiate pattern of the chandelier was elegant.

   Synonymesradialradiatingstellate

2. Having ray-like partsC1formal

   Possessing parts that extend outward like rays, often used to describe certain flower heads.

   radié

   • The daisy has a radiate flower head with white petals.
   • Many plants in the aster family have radiate inflorescences.
   • The radiate structure of the sunflower is iconic.

   Synonymesradiating

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'émettre de l'énergie, de la lumière, de la chaleur ou des particules sous forme de rayons ou d'ondes, ou de se propager vers l'extérieur à partir d'un point central.

A verb used to indicate the act of emitting energy, light, heat, or particles in rays or waves, or to spread outward from a central point.

1. Emit rays or wavesB2formalscientific

   To send out rays of light, heat, or other energy in the form of waves.

   Émettre des rayons ou des ondes

   • The sun radiates light and warmth across the solar system.
   • A campfire radiates heat in all directions.
   • The lighthouse radiates a powerful beam of light.

   Synonymesbeamcastdiffusedischargeemanateemitgive offreleasesend outshine

   Antonymesabsorbsoak

2. Project a quality or feelingB2formal

   To clearly show or project a particular quality, emotion, or characteristic.

   dégager (une qualité, un sentiment)

   • She radiates confidence and positivity wherever she goes.
   • His face radiated pure joy when he saw the surprise.
   • The leader radiates authority and calmness.

   Synonymesdisplayemanateemitexhibitexudeprojectreflectshow

   Antonymesabsorbconcealhidemasksuppress

3. Spread outward from a centerB2formalscientific

   To extend or spread outward from a central point or focus.

   rayonner

   • The roads radiate from the town square like spokes of a wheel.
   • The cracks radiated from the center of the impact.
   • The nerves radiate from the spinal cord to the rest of the body.

   Synonymesbranch outdiffusedispersedivergeemanatefan outspread

   Antonymescollectconcentrateconvergegather

4. Show a bright complexionB2informal

   To have a face that is glowing with a strong, healthy color, such as red or pink.

   Avoir le teint radieux

   • Her cheeks radiated a rosy hue after the run.
   • His face radiated with a healthy glow after the vacation.
   • The cold wind made her skin radiate a bright pink.

   Synonymesbloomflushglowshine

5. Emit light as if in raysC1formalart

   To cause something to be seen by emitting light in a ray-like manner.

   Émettre de la lumière en rayons

   • The stained glass window radiated colorful beams of light into the room.
   • The diamond radiated flashes of brilliance under the spotlight.
   • The city skyline radiated a warm glow at dusk.

   Synonymesbeamcastemitflashgleamglitterglowprojectshine

6. Feel intense happinessB2informal

   To experience a strong feeling of well-being or happiness, often from good health or strong emotion.

   Rayonner de bonheur

   • She radiated happiness at her wedding reception.
   • He radiated contentment after finishing the marathon.
   • The children radiated excitement on Christmas morning.

   Synonymesbeamglowshine

7. Issue in rays or wavesC1formalscientific

   To emerge or be given off in the form of rays or waves.

   émettre des rayons ou des ondes

   • Heat radiates from the engine while it runs.
   • Sound waves radiate from the speaker in all directions.
   • Energy radiates from the core of the reactor.

   Synonymesbeamemanateglowissueproceedshine

8. Diversify into new formsC1formalscientific

   To spread into new environments or habitats, leading to variation or diversification.

   Se diversifier en colonisant de nouveaux milieux

   • The species radiated into many different forms across the islands.
   • The company's products radiated into new markets globally.
   • The plant family radiated into diverse species adapted to different climates.

   Synonymesbranch outdivergediversifyproliferatespread