emanate

[em-uh-neyt]

verb (used without object)

emanated, emanating 

1. to flow out, issue, or proceed, as from a source or origin; come forth; originate.

   Synonyms: flow, spring, arise

verb (used with object)

emanated, emanating 

1. to send forth; emit.

emanate

/ ˈɛməˌneɪtərɪ, ˈɛməˌneɪt, -trɪ, ˈɛmənətɪv /

verb

1. to issue or proceed from or as from a source

2. (tr) to send forth; emit

Other Word Forms

• emanative adjective
• emanator noun
• emanatory adjective
• reemanate verb (used without object)
• unemanative adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of emanate¹

First recorded in 1780–90; from Latin ēmānātus “having flowed out” (past participle of ēmānāre ), equivalent to ē- “out of, from” + mān-, stem of mānāre “to flow, trickle” + -ātus adjective suffix; e- ¹, -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of emanate¹

C18: from Latin ēmānāre to flow out, from mānāre to flow

Example Sentences

Part of her mission at the Tiffany Network will be to tackle “illiberalism emanating from our fringes.”

From Salon

And here’s a reality of this moment: Given the torrent of threats to basic rights now emanating from Washington, movements of resistance need all the help they can get.

From Salon

But mostly, the day emanated Latino joy, unseen in recent months.

From Los Angeles Times

Still, the first orchestral sounds that emanated from the Dudamel designated directorship turned out to be barely heard, while not silent, percussion stirrings.

From Los Angeles Times

When Bryant heard John’s piece for the very first time, emanating from a symphony orchestra, “Oh my God,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• arise 
• derive 
• emerge 
• emit 
• exude 
• originate 
• radiate 
• stem 

When To Use

What are other ways to say emanate?

To emanate is to flow out or proceed, as from a source or origin. How is emanate different from emerge and issue? Find out on Thesaurus.com.