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radiate Synonyms

Another word for radiate

Choosing another word for radiate depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To emit energy, especially light or heat, in the form of rays or waves.

Usage Example

"The dark asphalt continued to emit heat long after the sun had set."

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emit
give off
Strong
beam
emanate
shed
diffuse

• verb (Context 2)

To project or display a strong feeling or quality clearly through one's expression or demeanor.

Usage Example

"She seemed to exude confidence as she stepped onto the stage to deliver her keynote address."

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exude
Strong
project
emanate
display
manifest

• verb (Context 3)

To diverge, spread out, or extend in various directions from a central point.

Usage Example

"Several wide boulevards diverge outward from the historic plaza at the heart of the city."

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diverge
fan out
Strong
branch out
spread out
ramify

• adjective (Context 4)

Having rays or radial parts diverging from a common center, such as the florets of a daisy or the symmetry of a starfish.

Usage Example

"Starfish and sea urchins exhibit a radial body plan with five-part symmetry."

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radial
Strong
stellate
diverging

Opposites of radiate

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

converge
absorb
conceal
take in
suppress
meet
hide
soak up
See all opposites of radiate

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