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ray vs radiate

radiate vs ray

ray is a noun but radiate is not a noun.

ray is not an adjective while radiate is an adjective.

ray and radiate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ray Yes No Yes No
radiate No Yes Yes No
As verbs, ray and radiate are synonyms defined as:
  • ray and radiate: extend or spread outward from a center or focus or inward towards a center
ray (noun) radiate (noun)
cartilaginous fishes having horizontally flattened bodies and enlarged winglike pectoral fins with gills on the underside; most swim by moving the pectoral fins
any of the stiff bony spines in the fin of a fish
the syllable naming the second (supertonic) note of any major scale in solmization
a column of light (as from a beacon)
a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation
a branch of an umbel or an umbelliform inflorescence
(mathematics) a straight line extending from a point
ray (adjective) radiate (adjective)
having rays or ray-like parts as in the flower heads of daisies
arranged like rays or radii; radiating from a common center
ray (verb) radiate (verb)
expose to radiation send out real or metaphoric rays; the children radiated joyous energy
extend or spread outward from a center or focus or inward towards a center issue or emerge in rays or waves
emit as rays 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 ray and radiate

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