irradiate

IRRA'DIATE, v.t. [L.irradio; in and radio, to shine. See Ray.]

1. To illuminate; to brighten; to make splendid; to adorn with luster.

2. To enlighten intellectually; to illuminate; as, to irradiate the mind.

3. To animate by heat or light.

4. To decorate with shining ornaments.

IRRA'DIATE, v.i. To emit rays; to shine.

IRRA'DIATE, a. Adorned with shining ornaments.