irradiates

verb

Definition of irradiatesnext
present tense third-person singular of irradiate
1
as in illumines
to supply with light the light from a galaxy of flashing signs irradiates the heart and soul of Las Vegas

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2
as in radiates
to throw or give off irradiating an aura of supreme confidence on the playing field

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  1. radiates
  2. illuminates
  3. emits
  4. casts
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  • William Brenner radiates an uncompromising kind of confidence, from the shiny top of his balding skull to his professionally polished loafers.
    Lizz Schumer, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024
  • Many people describe Quinn, who radiates positive energy and has an infectious smile, as the doyenne of LA’s art scene.
    Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 10 Oct. 2024
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  • Troublingly, the report illuminates racial disparities among breast cancer patients.
    Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
  • This insight illuminates a critical pain point in the fertility care ecosystem.
    Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of illuminates
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  • Every time a monster approaches, James’ radio emits static, eerily alerting the player that a threat draws near.
    George Yang, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The process of making cow leather for your favorite pair of boots causes pollution and emits greenhouse gases, according to the letter.
    Annasofia Scheve, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of emits
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  • The ‘petals’ that make up this feature were inspired by the blue agave plant and casts a dramatic shadow around the bar to integrate light throughout the space.
    Roger Sands, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Perhaps other cats do the same because the moonlight casts shadows on the walls of their home, Siracusa said.
    Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2024
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