Emanate

Pronunciation: /ˈɛməˌneɪt/

Definitions of emanate

verb to come forth or originate from a source

Example Sentences

A1 The flowers emanate a pleasant fragrance.

A2 The warmth emanating from the fireplace made the room cozy.

B1 Positive energy seemed to emanate from her presence.

B2 The music emanating from the concert hall was captivating.

C1 The wisdom emanating from his words left a lasting impact on the audience.

C2 The aura of confidence emanating from her made her a natural leader.

Examples of emanate in a Sentence

formal The scent of fresh flowers seemed to emanate from the garden.

informal I could smell the delicious aroma that seemed to emanate from the kitchen.

slang The cool vibes emanating from the party were infectious.

figurative Confidence seemed to emanate from her every move.

Grammatical Forms of emanate

• past tense: emanated
• plural: emanates
• comparative: more emanating
• superlative: most emanating
• present tense: emanate
• future tense: will emanate
• perfect tense: has emanated
• continuous tense: is emanating
• singular: emanate
• positive degree: emanate
• infinitive: emanate
• gerund: emanating
• participle: emanated

Origin and Evolution of emanate

First Known Use: 1759 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'emanate' originated from the Latin word 'emanare', which means 'to flow out' or 'to issue'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'emanate' has retained its original meaning of something flowing out or issuing, but has also come to be used more broadly to describe the process of something originating or coming from a source.