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breathe vs radiate

radiate vs breathe

breathe is not an adjective while radiate is an adjective.

breathe and radiate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
breathe No No Yes No
radiate No Yes Yes No
As verbs, radiate is a hyponym of breathe; that is, radiate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than breathe:
  • breathe: expel (gases or odors)
  • radiate: send out real or metaphoric rays; the children radiated joyous energy
Other hyponyms of breathe include belch, bubble, burp, eruct, force out, emanate, exhale, give forth, bubble.
breathe (adjective) radiate (adjective)
having rays or ray-like parts as in the flower heads of daisies
arranged like rays or radii; radiating from a common center
breathe (verb) radiate (verb)
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs send out real or metaphoric rays; the children radiated joyous energy
expel (gases or odors) issue or emerge in rays or waves
reach full flavor by absorbing air and being let to stand after having been uncorked spread into new habitats and produce variety or variegate
take a short break from one's activities in order to relax experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
utter or tell cause to be seen by emitting light as if in rays
manifest or evince have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
impart as if by breathing extend or spread outward from a center or focus or inward towards a center
be alive send out rays or waves
allow the passage of air through
Difference between breathe and radiate

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