Emanate from
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.
Often appears as...
- emanate from a source
- emanate from a location
phrasal verb
To emit or radiate, as of light or heat.
Heat emanated from the furnace.
Often appears as...
- emanate from a light source
- emanate from a heat source
phrasal verb
To emerge, come forth, as from a source.
Ideas and plans began to emanate from the group discussion.
Often appears as...
- emanate from a conversation
- emanate from a meeting
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.
Often appears as...
- emanate from a source
- emanate from a location
phrasal verb
To emit or radiate, as of light or heat.
Heat emanated from the furnace.
Often appears as...
- emanate from a light source
- emanate from a heat source
phrasal verb
To emerge, come forth, as from a source.
Ideas and plans began to emanate from the group discussion.
Often appears as...
- emanate from a conversation
- emanate from a meeting
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Source
Often used metaphorically to describe non-physical origins.
The rumor seemed to emanate from social media.
Pro Tip 2/3Identifying Origins
Use it to specify the starting point or cause of something.
The policy changes emanated from the new law.
Pro Tip 3/3Impersonal Feeling
Can imply an impersonal or diffuse starting point.
An air of mystery emanated from the abandoned mansion.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Source
Often used metaphorically to describe non-physical origins.
The rumor seemed to emanate from social media.
Pro Tip 2/3Identifying Origins
Use it to specify the starting point or cause of something.
The policy changes emanated from the new law.
Pro Tip 3/3Impersonal Feeling
Can imply an impersonal or diffuse starting point.
An air of mystery emanated from the abandoned mansion.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Source
Often used metaphorically to describe non-physical origins.
The rumor seemed to emanate from social media.
Pro Tip 2/3Identifying Origins
Use it to specify the starting point or cause of something.
The policy changes emanated from the new law.
Pro Tip 3/3Impersonal Feeling
Can imply an impersonal or diffuse starting point.
An air of mystery emanated from the abandoned mansion.
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