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lead vs radiate

radiate vs lead

lead is a noun but radiate is not a noun.

lead is not an adjective while radiate is an adjective.

lead and radiate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lead Yes No Yes No
radiate No Yes Yes No
As verbs, radiate is a hyponym of lead; that is, radiate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than lead:
  • lead: stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point
  • radiate: extend or spread outward from a center or focus or inward towards a center
Other hyponyms of lead include come, ray, go deep, go far, underrun.
lead (noun) radiate (noun)
the playing of a card to start a trick in bridge
a position of being the initiator of something and an example that others will follow (especially in the phrase `take the lead')
a jumper that consists of a short piece of wire
thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing
restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal
the timing of ignition relative to the position of the piston in an internal-combustion engine
an advantage held by a competitor in a race
evidence pointing to a possible solution
a news story of major importance
the introductory section of a story
an indication of potential opportunity
(baseball) the position taken by a base runner preparing to advance to the next base
an actor who plays a principal role
(sports) the score by which a team or individual is winning
the angle between the direction a gun is aimed and the position of a moving target (correcting for the flight time of the missile)
mixture of graphite with clay in different degrees of hardness; the marking substance in a pencil
a soft heavy toxic malleable metallic element; bluish white when freshly cut but tarnishes readily to dull grey
lead (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
lead (verb) radiate (verb)
cause to undertake a certain action send out real or metaphoric rays; the children radiated joyous energy
preside over issue or emerge in rays or waves
lead, as in the performance of a composition spread into new habitats and produce variety or variegate
travel in front of; go in advance of others experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
take somebody somewhere cause to be seen by emitting light as if in rays
move ahead (of others) in time or space have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
be in charge of extend or spread outward from a center or focus or inward towards a center
be conducive to send out rays or waves
stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point
be ahead of others; be the first
cause something to pass or lead somewhere
lead, extend, or afford access
produce as a result or residue
tend to or result in
Difference between lead and radiate

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