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radiate
having rays or ray-like parts as in the flower heads of daisies
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adjective
having rays or ray-like parts as in the flower heads of daisies
adjective
arranged like rays or radii; radiating from a common center
“radial symmetry”
verb
send out real or metaphoric rays; the children radiated joyous energy
“She radiates happiness”
verb
spread into new habitats and produce variety or variegate
“The plants on this island diversified”
verb
issue or emerge in rays or waves
“Heat radiated from the metal box”
verb
experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
“She was beaming with joy”
verb
cause to be seen by emitting light as if in rays
“The sun is radiating”
verb
have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
“Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna”
verb
extend or spread outward from a center or focus or inward towards a center
“spokes radiate from the hub of the wheel”
verb
send out rays or waves
“The sun radiates heat”
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radial symmetry
a starlike or stellate arrangement of petals
many cities show a radial pattern of main highways
She radiates happiness
The plants on this island diversified
Heat radiated from the metal box
She was beaming with joy
Her face radiated with happiness
The sun is radiating
Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna
spokes radiate from the hub of the wheel
This plants radiate spines in all directions
The sun radiates heat
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