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Emanating: meaning, definitions and examples

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emanating

 

[ ˈɛməˌneɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sound

To come out from a source; to originate

Synonyms

derive, originate, proceed.

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Word Description / Examples
emanating

Used when something spreads out from a source, often something non-physical like light, smell, or emotion.

  • The light was emanating from the lamp.
  • A feeling of happiness was emanating from the crowd.
originate

Used when something begins or starts from a particular place or source, particularly in discussions of history or origins.

  • The rumor is said to have originated in the office.
  • Many cultural practices originate from ancient traditions.
proceed

Used when continuing an action or moving forward, often following a sequence or after a pause.

  • After a brief introduction, the meeting proceeded.
  • Please proceed to the next window for payment.
derive

Used when something is obtained or developed from a source, usually through a process of reasoning or transformation.

  • She derived great pleasure from reading.
  • Many English words are derived from Latin.

Examples of usage

  • The sound of laughter was emanating from the next room.
  • An unpleasant smell was emanating from the kitchen.
  • The light was emanating from the lighthouse.
  • The warmth emanating from the fireplace was comforting.
  • The music was emanating from the speakers.

Translations

Translations of the word "emanating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 emanando

🇮🇳 निकलता हुआ

🇩🇪 ausstrahlend

🇮🇩 memancar

🇺🇦 випромінюючий

🇵🇱 emanowanie

🇯🇵 発散する (hassan suru)

🇫🇷 émanant

🇪🇸 emanando

🇹🇷 yayılmakta

🇰🇷 발산하는 (balsan haneun)

🇸🇦 منبعث

🇨🇿 vyzařující

🇸🇰 vyžarujúci

🇨🇳 散发的 (sànfā de)

🇸🇮 oddajajoč

🇮🇸 útgeislun

🇰🇿 шығаратын

🇬🇪 გამომავალი

🇦🇿 yayılmaqda olan

🇲🇽 emanando

Etymology

The word 'emanating' has Latin roots, derived from the Latin word 'emanare' meaning 'to flow out' or 'to come forth'. The concept of something emanating implies a sense of movement or spreading out from a central point, reflecting the idea of origin or source. The word has been used in various contexts to describe the act of something coming out or originating from a particular source.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,820, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.