Emanate

usgb/ˈeməneɪt/
verb

To send out or radiate, especially from a source.

Heat emanates from the sun.
Visual representation of "emanate" - to send out or radiate, especially from a source

Often appears as...

  • emanate heat
  • emanate light
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Physical Source

Use 'emanate' when you want to describe something spreading from a specific, physical location.

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Music emanated from the open windows of the house.
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Intensity Variation

Intensity of what emanates can vary. It may be strong or barely noticeable.

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A faint aroma emanated from the kitchen.
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Continuous Spread

Emanating suggests a continuous process, often not controllable.

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Laughter emanated from the room throughout the evening.
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