radiate vs pass off

pass off vs radiate

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

radiate and pass off both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
radiate	No	Yes	Yes	No
pass off	No	No	Yes	No

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

radiate: send out real or metaphoric rays; the children radiated joyous energy
pass off: expel (gases or odors)

Other hypernyms of radiate include breathe, emit.

radiate (adjective)	pass 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)	pass off (verb)
send out real or metaphoric rays; the children radiated joyous energy	expel (gases or odors)
issue or emerge in rays or waves	come to pass
spread into new habitats and produce variety or variegate	disappear gradually
experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion	disregard
cause to be seen by emitting light as if in rays	cause to be circulated and accepted in a false character or identity
have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink	be accepted as something or somebody in a false character or identity
extend or spread outward from a center or focus or inward towards a center
send out rays or waves

Difference between radiate and pass off

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