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radiate vs gleam

gleam vs radiate

radiate is not a noun while gleam is a noun.

radiate is an adjective but gleam is not an adjective.

radiate and gleam both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
radiate No Yes Yes No
gleam Yes No Yes No
As verbs, gleam is a hyponym of radiate; that is, gleam is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than radiate:
  • radiate: cause to be seen by emitting light as if in rays
  • gleam: shine brightly, like a star or a light
Other hyponyms of radiate include blink, flash, twinkle, wink, winkle, glimmer, glow.
radiate (noun) gleam (noun)
an appearance of reflected light
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
radiate (adjective) gleam (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) gleam (verb)
send out real or metaphoric rays; the children radiated joyous energy to shine with faint or brief light
issue or emerge in rays or waves shine brightly, like a star or a light
spread into new habitats and produce variety or variegate be shiny, as if wet
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 gleam

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