radiate vs lead

lead vs radiate

radiate is not a noun while lead is a noun.

radiate is an adjective but lead is not an adjective.

radiate and lead both are verbs.

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

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

radiate: extend or spread outward from a center or focus or inward towards a center
lead: 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 extend, go, pass, run.

radiate (noun)	lead (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

radiate (adjective)	lead (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)	lead (verb)
send out real or metaphoric rays; the children radiated joyous energy	cause to undertake a certain action
issue or emerge in rays or waves	preside over
spread into new habitats and produce variety or variegate	lead, as in the performance of a composition
experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion	travel in front of; go in advance of others
cause to be seen by emitting light as if in rays	take somebody somewhere
have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink	move ahead (of others) in time or space
extend or spread outward from a center or focus or inward towards a center	be in charge of
send out rays or waves	be conducive to
	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

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