radiate vs vary

vary vs radiate

radiate is an adjective but vary is not an adjective.

radiate and vary both are verbs.

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

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

radiate: spread into new habitats and produce variety or variegate
vary: become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence

Other hypernyms of radiate include alter, change.

radiate (adjective)	vary (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)	vary (verb)
send out real or metaphoric rays; the children radiated joyous energy	become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
issue or emerge in rays or waves	make something more diverse and varied
spread into new habitats and produce variety or variegate	be at variance with; be out of line with
experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion	be subject to change in accordance with a variable
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 vary

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