emanate
verb
Simple meaning
Proceed or issue forth, as from a source.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɛməneɪt
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
Proceed or issue forth, as from a source
“Water emanates from this hole in the ground.”
intransitive
To come from a source; issue from.
Give out (breath or an odor)
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Proceed or issue forth, as from a source
Used this way, emanate is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“Water emanates from this hole in the ground.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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- “Water emanates from this hole in the ground.”verb
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