radiate
gb/ɹˈeɪdiɪt/ us/ɹˈeɪdiɪt/
B2
Inglés
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Verbo
B2
action
1
give off heat or light
To give out heat or light.
Patrón de uso:
[something] radiates (heat/light/energy)
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use *radiate* when they mean *reflect* (bounce light back) rather than *emit* (send light out).
Sinónimos
emit (General and common in science/technical contexts.)
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give off (More everyday and informal.)
Antónimos
absorb (Take in energy instead of sending it out.)
Colocaciones
radiate heat
|radiate light
|radiate warmth
|radiate energy
|radiate infrared heat
|radiate into space
|radiate from the sun
|radiate outward
|radiate at a high temperature
|radiate from the surface
Temas
science
|everyday_life
Ejemplos
- The fireplace radiated heat long after the flames died down.
- The metal roof radiates heat on hot afternoons.
- Stars radiate enormous amounts of energy.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The sun radiates heat.
- This lamp radiates a soft light.
Verbo
C1
action
2
show a feeling strongly
To look or seem full of a feeling, like happiness or confidence.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] radiates [emotion/quality]
Error frecuente:
A common error is using *radiate* for temporary facial actions (e.g., *radiate a smile*). More natural: *smile* or *beam*.
Sinónimos
exude (Often suggests a steady, natural quality.)
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project (Can imply doing it deliberately (e.g., projecting confidence).)
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beam (Usually about looking very happy; often linked to smiling.)
Antónimos
hide (Keep feelings or qualities from being seen.)
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mask (Cover or disguise what you feel or are like.)
Colocaciones
radiate confidence
|radiate happiness
|radiate joy
|radiate calm
|radiate warmth
|radiate positivity
|radiate enthusiasm
|radiate charm
|radiate kindness
|radiate authority
Temas
emotions
|people
|communication
Ejemplos
- She radiated confidence as she walked onto the stage.
- Even on stressful days, he somehow radiates calm.
- Their home radiates warmth and welcome.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He radiates happiness.
- She radiates confidence.
Verbo
C1
process
3
spread outward from a center
To go out from one place in many directions.
Patrón de uso:
[things] radiate from [place/point]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use *radiate* for general spreading without a clear center; *spread* is more natural in that case.
Sinónimos
fan out (Often used for people or things spreading out across an area.)
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spread out (More general; less focused on a central point.)
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branch out (Suggests forming separate branches or routes.)
Antónimos
converge (Come together toward a central point.)
Colocaciones
roads radiate from
|streets radiate from the square
|paths radiate outward
|lines radiate from a point
|rays radiate from the sun
|branches radiate from the trunk
|corridors radiate from the lobby
|canals radiate from the center
|routes radiate out
|spokes radiate from the hub
Temas
space
|travel
|geography
Ejemplos
- Several major roads radiate from the city center.
- Thin cracks radiated from the point where the glass was hit.
- The hotel’s hallways radiate outward from a central atrium.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Streets radiate from the main square.
Verbo
technical
C1
action
4
emit electromagnetic radiation
To send out radiation, especially radio signals.
Patrón de uso:
[device/source] radiates [radiation/radio waves] (at [frequency])
Error frecuente:
In everyday English, *radiate* usually refers to heat/light or a feeling; for radio/TV signals, *broadcast* is often more natural.
Sinónimos
emit (Neutral technical term for sending out radiation.)
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broadcast (More specific to sending programs/messages to the public.)
Antónimos
shield (Prevent radiation from escaping (e.g., by shielding).)
Colocaciones
radiate radio waves
|radiate electromagnetic energy
|radiate signals
|radiate at a frequency
|radiate power
|radiate from an antenna
|radiate outward
|radiate efficiently
|radiate interference
|radiate energy into space
Temas
science
|technology
Ejemplos
- The antenna radiates radio waves in all directions.
- Any warm object radiates infrared radiation.
- The equipment was designed to radiate less interference.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- This antenna radiates signals.
Verbo
C1
process
5
pain spread to another area
If pain radiates, it moves from one place in your body to another.
Patrón de uso:
[pain/sensation] radiates (from [body part]) to/into [body part]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes say *the pain is radiating* when they mean it is simply *getting worse*; *radiate* specifically means it spreads to another area.
Sinónimos
spread (More general and less medical-sounding.)
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shoot (Often suggests sudden, sharp pain (e.g., pain shooting down the leg).)
Antónimos
localize (Stay limited to one specific spot.)
Colocaciones
pain radiates
|radiate down the arm
|radiate to the back
|radiate into the shoulder
|radiate through the leg
|radiating pain
|pain radiating from the chest
|pain radiating from the lower back
|radiate outward
|radiate along a nerve
Temas
health
|body
Ejemplos
- The pain started in my neck and radiated down my left arm.
- She described a burning sensation that radiated into her shoulder.
- If chest pain radiates to the jaw, seek medical help immediately.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The pain radiated into my back.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
radiate
AFI
GB/ɹˈeɪdiɪt/
US/ɹˈeɪdiɪt/
Sílabas y acento
ra - di - ate (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (ra)
Formas de la palabra
Verb
- Base: radiate
- 3rd Person Singular: radiates
- Present Participle: radiating
- Past: radiated
Expresiones
radiate out
1/ɹˈeɪdiˌeɪt ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
spread outward from a point
To go out from one place in many directions.
Ejemplos
- The crowd radiated out from the stadium exits.
- Cracks radiated out from the impact point.
- From the main square, narrow streets radiate out in every direction.
radiate with
1/ɹˈeɪdiˌeɪt wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
look full of a feeling
To seem full of a feeling (like joy or pride).
Ejemplos
- She radiated with pride when her name was announced.
- The room radiated with excitement before the concert started.
- His face radiated with joy when he saw the photos.