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irradiate Synonyms

Another word for irradiate

Choosing another word for irradiate depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To cast light upon something; to shine brightly on or illuminate.

Usage Example

"The rising sun began to illuminate the snow-covered peaks with a warm golden glow."

Strongest
illuminate
brighten
light up
Strong
illumine

• verb (Context 2)

To brighten or animate someone's face, expression, or mood with joy, warmth, or spiritual enlightenment.

Usage Example

"A sudden smile seemed to light up her face as she recognized her old friend in the crowd."

Strongest
light up
Strong
brighten
enlighten
animate

Opposites of irradiate

The opposite of irradiate shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

darken
dim
obscure
cloud
shadow
dampen
See all opposites of irradiate

• Nearby Words

ironworking
ironworks
irony
irradiate
irrational
irrationality
irrationally

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Irradiate. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/irradiate
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