emanate
Americanverb (used without object)
verb (used with object)
verb
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to issue or proceed from or as from a source
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(tr) to send forth; emit
Usage
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.
Other Word Forms
- emanative adjective
- emanator noun
- emanatory adjective
- reemanate verb (used without object)
- unemanative adjective
Etymology
Origin of emanate
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
Example Sentences
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Much of the rest of the bottom line growth would emanate from share repurchases, which reduces the number of shares and increases earnings per share.
From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026
But I can’t think of a better term to describe the bizarre hypotheses that emanate from almost every news event of national or international significance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025
It's a reminder of the dangers that emanate from falling foul of the system.
From BBC • Jul. 8, 2025
And in that process, we hoped that that feeling would emanate from it, and when we’re working in the space, that would come through.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2024
The foreboding in her expression was so strong that Ekon felt it emanate in the air.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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