
Emanate from
Metaphorical Source
Often used metaphorically to describe non-physical origins.

The rumor seemed to emanate from social media.
Identifying Origins
Use it to specify the starting point or cause of something.

The policy changes emanated from the new law.
Impersonal Feeling
Can imply an impersonal or diffuse starting point.

An air of mystery emanated from the abandoned mansion.
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