emanate

verb

ˈe-mə-ˌnāt How to pronounce emanate (audio)
Definition of emanatenext
as in to radiate
to throw or give off honeysuckle emanating such a sweet scent

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How does the verb emanate differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of emanate are arise, derive, flow, issue, originate, proceed, rise, spring, and stem. While all these words mean "to come up or out of something into existence," emanate applies to the coming of something immaterial (such as a thought) from a source.

reports emanating from the capital

How do arise and rise relate to one another, in the sense of emanate?

Arise and rise may both convey the fact of coming into existence or notice but rise often stresses gradual growth or ascent.

new questions have arisen
slowly rose to prominence

When would derive be a good substitute for emanate?

In some situations, the words derive and emanate are roughly equivalent. However, derive implies a prior existence in another form.

the holiday derives from an ancient Roman feast

How are the words flow and spring related as synonyms of emanate?

Flow adds to spring a suggestion of abundance or ease of inception.

words flowed easily from her pen

When is it sensible to use issue instead of emanate?

While the synonyms issue and emanate are close in meaning, issue suggests emerging from confinement through an outlet.

blood issued from the cut

In what contexts can originate take the place of emanate?

The meanings of originate and emanate largely overlap; however, originate implies a definite source or starting point.

the fire originated in the basement

When could proceed be used to replace emanate?

While in some cases nearly identical to emanate, proceed stresses place of origin, derivation, parentage, or logical cause.

advice that proceeds from the best of intentions

When might spring be a better fit than emanate?

The words spring and emanate are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, spring implies rapid or sudden emerging.

an idea that springs to mind

Where would stem be a reasonable alternative to emanate?

Although the words stem and emanate have much in common, stem implies originating by dividing or branching off from something as an outgrowth or subordinate development.

industries stemming from space research

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Recent Examples of emanate For Anjali Singh, a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Texas, Austin who wasn’t involved in the study, this moving away from creative tasks, and offloading them on to Gen AI instead, is one of the major concerns emanating from this paper. —Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025 Right now, the vibes emanating from Bay FC are good. —Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2025 European countries already deploy naval assets to the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden to counter threats emanating from Yemen; these assets can be used in any U.S.-led confrontation with China. —Michael E. O’Hanlon, Foreign Affairs, 18 Mar. 2025 While most of One UI 7’s security and privacy updates emanate from Google and the core Android 15 OS, Samsung is adding its own. —Zak Doffman, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for emanate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emanate
  1. radiate
  2. emit
  3. cast
Verb
  • At over six feet long, it’s got a serious presence—perfect for anchoring a living room or quietly radiating main character energy under a gallery wall.
    — Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 4 Apr. 2025
  • As domestic stability gets wobbly in Turkey the destabilizing effect will radiate out to the neighboring countries, to the region and beyond.
    — Melik Kaylan, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of radiate
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  • Researchers are still trying to investigate why exactly the rig shark emits these sounds.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN, 25 Mar. 2025
  • These very bright devices can emit upwards of 10,000 lux, designed to mimic a sunny day and help with symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
    — Erica Sloan, SELF, 24 Mar. 2025
Definition of emit
Verb
  • The 12-28mm is physically compatible with full-frame cameras but doesn't cast an image circle that's big enough to cover the larger sensor format.
    — PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Rather than take a documentarian approach to photography, which tends to be more reactive and spontaneous, Aldridge’s process can be compared to that of a film director — starting with a storyboard, then the casting and set design.
    — Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2025
Definition of cast

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