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emanate

 

[ ˈɛməˌneɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

energy flow

To emanate means to come out from a source. It is often used to describe an energy or a feeling that is coming out from a person or a place.

Synonyms

emit, exude, radiate

Examples of usage

  • The warmth emanated from the fireplace.
  • Positive vibes emanated from her presence.
Context #2 | Verb

origin

To originate or come from a specific source. It is commonly used to describe the starting point of something.

Synonyms

derive, spring, stem

Examples of usage

  • The sound seemed to emanate from the old house.
  • The rumor emanated from a reliable source.

Translations

Translations of the word "emanate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 emanar

🇮🇳 निकलना

🇩🇪 ausstrahlen

🇮🇩 memancar

🇺🇦 виходити

🇵🇱 emanować

🇯🇵 放出する (hōshutsu suru)

🇫🇷 émaner

🇪🇸 emanar

🇹🇷 yayılmak

🇰🇷 발산하다 (balsanhada)

🇸🇦 ينبع

🇨🇿 vyzařovat

🇸🇰 emanovať

🇨🇳 发出 (fāchū)

🇸🇮 izžarevati

🇮🇸 gefa frá sér

🇰🇿 шығару

🇬🇪 გამოშვება

🇦🇿 yayılmaq

🇲🇽 emanar

Etymology

The word 'emanate' has its origins in Latin, coming from the word 'emanare' which means 'to flow out'. It was first recorded in English in the early 18th century. The concept of emanation has been present in various philosophical and religious traditions, referring to the idea of something flowing or radiating outwards from a central source.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,173, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.