emanate
emanate Lexical Profile
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• verb
To issue, originate, or spread out from a specific source (especially of an abstract quality, feeling, or sensory phenomenon such as light, heat, or sound).
"A sense of calm authority seemed to emanate from the seasoned conductor as she stepped onto the podium."
To give out, project, or emit a noticeable quality, feeling, or atmosphere.
"The historic library emanates a quiet dignity that inspires students to focus on their research."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'emanate' (to originate or spread out from a source) with 'emulate' (to imitate or strive to equal) or 'imminent' (about to happen very soon).
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the mid-18th century from Latin emanatus, the past participle of emanare ('to flow out, spring out'), formed from ex- ('out') and manare ('to flow').