1. (v. t.) To treat with radiation; to throw rays of light upon; to illuminate; to brighten or clear up\; to adorn with luster.

2. (v. t.) To enlighten intellectually; to illuminate; as, to irradiate the mind.

3. (v. t.) To animate by heat or light.

4. (v. t.) To radiate, shed, or diffuse.

5. (v. i.) To emit rays; to shine.

6. (a.) Illuminated; irradiated.

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