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radiate vs winkle

winkle vs radiate

radiate is not a noun while winkle is a noun.

radiate is an adjective but winkle is not an adjective.

radiate and winkle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
radiate No Yes Yes No
winkle Yes No Yes No
As verbs, winkle is a hyponym of radiate; that is, winkle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than radiate:
  • radiate: cause to be seen by emitting light as if in rays
  • winkle: gleam or glow intermittently
Other hyponyms of radiate include blink, flash, twinkle, wink, gleam, glimmer, glow.
radiate (noun) winkle (noun)
edible marine gastropod
small edible marine snail; steamed in wine or baked
radiate (adjective) winkle (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) winkle (verb)
send out real or metaphoric rays; the children radiated joyous energy remove or displace from a position
issue or emerge in rays or waves gleam or glow intermittently
spread into new habitats and produce variety or variegate emit or reflect light in a flickering manner
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 winkle

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