radiate (ra¦di|ate)

verb

• 1 [with object] emit (energy, especially light or heat) in the form of rays or waves: the hot stars radiate energy
• [no object, with adverbial of direction] (of light, heat, or other energy) be emitted in the form of rays or waves: the continual stream of energy which radiates from the sun
• (of a person) clearly emanate (a strong feeling or quality) through their expression or bearing: she lifted her chin, radiating defiance
• (radiate from) (of a feeling or quality) emanate clearly from: leadership and confidence radiate from her

• 2 [no object, with adverbial of direction] diverge or spread from or as if from a central point: he ran down one of the passages that radiated from the room
• (as adjective radiated) used in names of animals with markings arranged like rays, e.g. radiated tortoise.
• Biology (of an animal or plant group) evolve into a variety of forms adapted to new ways of life.

adjective

• arranged in or having a radial pattern: the radiate crown