CEFR B1

emanate

verb

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: issue, radiate, originate, stem

Learn English that separates you from the crowd with Anaversity: private classes, Ani practice, Campus tools, and a public English-learning community.

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."

Synonyms of emanate

Words with a similar meaning to emanate:

Antonyms of emanate

Words with the opposite meaning to emanate:

Browse the full Anaversity dictionary