Radiate definition

(1) Send out real or metaphoric rays

"She radiates happiness"

(2) Spread into new habitats and produce variety or variegate

"The plants on this island diversified"

(3) Issue or emerge in rays or waves

"Heat radiated from the metal box"

(4) Experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion

"She was beaming with joy"

"Her face radiated with happiness"

(5) Cause to be seen by emitting light as if in rays

"The sun is radiating"

(6) Have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink

"Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna"

(7) Extend or spread outward from a center or focus or inward towards a center

"Spokes radiate from the hub of the wheel"

"This plants radiates spines in all directions"

(8) Send out rays or waves

"The sun radiates heat"