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radiate vs seem

seem vs radiate

radiate is an adjective but seem is not an adjective.

radiate and seem both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
radiate No Yes Yes No
seem No No Yes No
As verbs, seem is a hypernym of radiate; that is, seem is a word with a broader meaning than radiate:
  • radiate: have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
  • seem: give a certain impression of being something or having a certain aspect
Other hypernyms of radiate include appear, look.
radiate (adjective) seem (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) seem (verb)
send out real or metaphoric rays; the children radiated joyous energy give a certain impression of being something or having a certain aspect
issue or emerge in rays or waves (of a proposition) seem to be true, probable, or apparent
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 seem

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