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radiate vs give off

give off vs radiate

radiate is an adjective but give off is not an adjective.

radiate and give off both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
radiate No Yes Yes No
give off No No Yes No
As verbs, give off is a hypernym of radiate; that is, give off is a word with a broader meaning than radiate:
  • radiate: send out rays or waves
  • give off: give off, send forth, or discharge; as of light, heat, or radiation, vapor, etc.
Other hypernyms of radiate include emit, give out.
radiate (adjective) give off (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) give off (verb)
send out real or metaphoric rays; the children radiated joyous energy have as a by-product
issue or emerge in rays or waves give off, send forth, or discharge; as of light, heat, or radiation, vapor, etc.
spread into new habitats and produce variety or variegate
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 give off

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