radiate vs extend

extend vs radiate

radiate is an adjective but extend is not an adjective.

radiate and extend both are verbs.

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

As verbs, extend is a hypernym of radiate; that is, extend is a word with a broader meaning than radiate:

radiate: extend or spread outward from a center or focus or inward towards a center
extend: stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point

Other hypernyms of radiate include go, lead, pass, run.

radiate (adjective)	extend (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)	extend (verb)
send out real or metaphoric rays; the children radiated joyous energy	extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body
issue or emerge in rays or waves	thrust or extend out
spread into new habitats and produce variety or variegate	extend in scope or range or area
experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion	lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
cause to be seen by emitting light as if in rays	continue or extend
have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink	expand the influence of
extend or spread outward from a center or focus or inward towards a center	increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance
send out rays or waves	prolong the time allowed for payment of
	use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity
	open or straighten out; unbend
	extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length
	cause to move at full gallop
	offer verbally
	make available; provide
	span an interval of distance, space or time
	reach outward in space
	stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point

Difference between radiate and extend

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