irradiate vs light something up

irradiate

verb
  • To radiate, shed, or diffuse. 

  • To emit rays; to shine. 

  • To animate by heat or light. 

  • To treat (food) with ionizing radiation in order to destroy bacteria. 

  • To decorate with shining ornaments. 

  • To illuminate; to brighten; to shine light on. 

  • To enlighten intellectually; to illuminate. 

  • To treat (a tumour or cancerous growth) with radiation. 

adj
  • Illuminated; irradiated; made brilliant or splendid. 

light something up

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