Emanate from

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phrasal verb

To originate from, to be produced by, or to come out from a source or origin.

The smell of fresh bread emanated from the bakery.
Visual representation of "emanate from" - To originate from, to be produced by, or to come out from a source or origin

Often appears as...

  • emanate from a source
  • emanate from a location
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Metaphorical Source

Often used metaphorically to describe non-physical origins.

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The rumor seemed to emanate from social media.
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Identifying Origins

Use it to specify the starting point or cause of something.

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The policy changes emanated from the new law.
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Impersonal Feeling

Can imply an impersonal or diffuse starting point.

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An air of mystery emanated from the abandoned mansion.
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