radiate vs twinkle

twinkle vs radiate

radiate is not a noun while twinkle is a noun.

radiate is an adjective but twinkle is not an adjective.

radiate and twinkle both are verbs.

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

As verbs, twinkle is a hyponym of radiate; that is, twinkle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than radiate:

radiate: cause to be seen by emitting light as if in rays
twinkle: gleam or glow intermittently

Other hyponyms of radiate include blink, flash, wink, winkle, gleam, glimmer, glow.

radiate (noun)	twinkle (noun)
	merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance
	a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash

radiate (adjective)	twinkle (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)	twinkle (verb)
send out real or metaphoric rays; the children radiated joyous energy	gleam or glow intermittently
issue or emerge in rays or waves	emit or reflect light in a flickering manner
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 twinkle

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