radiate-v; 4 Senses

Sense Number 1: Physically or metaphorically emit rays, as of light or energy.

Commentary: Syntax Is: NP1[source[inanimate]] RADIATE NP2[theme]

Examples:
The sun radiates heat.
The sun is radiating.
The metal radiated radioactive energy.

Mappings:
VerbNet: substance_emission-43.4
FrameNet: Emitting
PropBank: NP
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1, 2, 5

Sense Number 2: Issue or emerge in rays or waves.

Commentary: Syntax Is: NP1[theme] RADIATE (PP{P NP[source]})

Examples:
Heat radiated from the box.
The scent radiated from his corner of the room.
Light radiated brilliantly.

Mappings:
VerbNet: substance_emission-43.4
FrameNet: Emanating
PropBank: NP
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 7

Sense Number 3: Physically extend or spread outward from a center or focus or inward towards a center; physically spread from a start point.

Examples:
Spokes radiate from the hub of the wheel.
These plants radiate spines in all directions.
The new species radiated from the center of the island outwards.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: NP
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3, 8

Sense Number 4: Have a complexion with a strong bright color; reflect emotion via one's complexion.

Commentary: Syntax

Examples:
Her face radiated when she came out of the sauna.
She was radiating with joy.
Her face radiated with happiness.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: Emanating
PropBank: NP
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 4, 6