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irradiate

verb

/ɪˈreɪdieɪt/

Meaning

to shine light on something; to expose to radiation; to illuminate or brighten

The scientist used a lamp to irradiate the sample.

illuminate, light, radiate, brighten, expose

darken, shade

irradiate the area, irradiate food, irradiate cells

To support, strengthen, or improve something

to sing or recite in a rhythmic way

to drink something heartily or in large gulps, especially an alcoholic drink

forced something to be accepted or put in place

to lose balance and stagger; to wind or spin something onto a reel

to turn over quickly or suddenly; to toss lightly