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vary vs radiate

radiate vs vary

vary is not an adjective while radiate is an adjective.

vary and radiate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
vary No No Yes No
radiate No Yes Yes No
As verbs, radiate is a hyponym of vary; that is, radiate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than vary:
  • vary: become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
  • radiate: spread into new habitats and produce variety or variegate
vary (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
vary (verb) radiate (verb)
become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence send out real or metaphoric rays; the children radiated joyous energy
make something more diverse and varied issue or emerge in rays or waves
be at variance with; be out of line with spread into new habitats and produce variety or variegate
be subject to change in accordance with a variable 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 vary and radiate

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