emanate (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈɛm.ə.neɪt/
Definition
To come out from or as if from a source; to spread out from something.
Examples
A feeling of calm seemed to emanate from the meditating monk.
The warmth emanating from the fireplace was very welcome.
New ideas can emanate from unexpected places.
How to Use emanate
- emanate from (prepositional phrase)
- To originate or come out from a specific source. — "The smell of baking bread emanated from the kitchen."
- emanate a [feeling/quality] (collocation)
- To give off or express a particular feeling or quality. — "The speaker emanated an air of authority."
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