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irradiate

[ih-rey-dee-eyt, ih-rey-dee-it, -eyt] / ɪˈreɪ diˌeɪt, ɪˈreɪ di ɪt, -ˌeɪt /
VERB
illuminate
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Irradiate his benighted mind With living light of light refined; And there the blank of thought employ With objects of immortal joy!

From The Poems of Jonathan Swift, D.D., Volume 2 by Browning, William Ernst

As the earth in May Glistens with vernal flowers, or as the face Of one whose love at last has found return Irradiate shines, so shone King Anna's house, A home of Christian peace.

From Legends of the Saxon Saints by De Vere, Aubrey

His skin was dark as bronze; his face Irradiate, and yet severe; His eyes had much of love and grace, But glowed so bright, they filled with fear.

From Ancient Ballads and Legends of Hindustan by Dutt, Toru

A real Seraph met his gaze— There was no doubt of that— Irradiate with celestial rays.

From 'That Very Mab' by Kendall, May

How touching and how worthy of adoption the poet's language: "Celestial light Shine inward, and the mind through all her powers Irradiate; there plant eyes, all mist from thence Purge and disperse!"

From Female Scripture Biographies, Volume II by Cox, Francis Augustus




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