Emote: meaning, definitions and examples

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emote

 

[ ษชหˆmoสŠt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

express feelings

To emote is to express one's emotions in a demonstrative manner. It often refers to the way actors convey intense feelings during performances.

Synonyms

display, express, show

Examples of usage

  • The actor seemed to emote effortlessly during the dramatic scene.
  • She could easily emote sadness in her characters.
  • He tends to emote loudly when he is excited.

Translations

Translations of the word "emote" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น emoรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเคพเคตเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Emotion

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ emosi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตะผะพั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ emocja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ„Ÿๆƒ…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉmotion

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ emociรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท duygular

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ์ •

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุงุทูุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ emoce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ emรณcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆƒ…ๆ„Ÿ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤustvo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tilfinning

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะผะพั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒ›แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ emosiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ emociรณn

Etymology

The word 'emote' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'e-', meaning 'out,' and 'mote,' which comes from the Latin 'emotere' meaning 'to move out' or 'to move away.' It gained prominence in the early 20th century, particularly in theatrical contexts, to describe the act of conveying emotions on stage. In the realm of acting, the focus on emoting has become central to performance artistry, emphasizing the importance of emotional authenticity. As the term evolved, it found its way into broader usage, often applied to any situation where emotions are openly expressed, whether in acting, writing, or casual conversation. The rise of social media and digital communication has further expanded its application, where users emote through various platforms by sharing personal feelings and experiences.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,400, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.