radiate vs blink

blink vs radiate

radiate is not a noun while blink is a noun.

radiate is an adjective but blink is not an adjective.

radiate and blink both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
radiate	No	Yes	Yes	No
blink	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, blink is a hyponym of radiate; that is, blink is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than radiate:

radiate: cause to be seen by emitting light as if in rays
blink: gleam or glow intermittently

Other hyponyms of radiate include flash, twinkle, wink, winkle, gleam, glimmer, glow.

radiate (noun)	blink (noun)
	a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly

radiate (adjective)	blink (adjective)
having rays or ray-like parts as in the flower heads of daisies
arranged like rays or radii; radiating from a common center

radiate (verb)	blink (verb)
send out real or metaphoric rays; the children radiated joyous energy	briefly shut the eyes
issue or emerge in rays or waves	keep back by blinking
spread into new habitats and produce variety or variegate	gleam or glow intermittently
experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
cause to be seen by emitting light as if in rays
have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
extend or spread outward from a center or focus or inward towards a center
send out rays or waves

Difference between radiate and blink

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