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How does the verb emanate differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of emanate are arise, derive, flow, issue, originate, proceed, rise, spring, and stem. While all these words mean "to come up or out of something into existence," emanate applies to the coming of something immaterial (such as a thought) from a source.

reports emanating from the capital

How do arise and rise relate to one another, in the sense of emanate?

Arise and rise may both convey the fact of coming into existence or notice but rise often stresses gradual growth or ascent.

new questions have arisen
slowly rose to prominence

When would derive be a good substitute for emanate?

In some situations, the words derive and emanate are roughly equivalent. However, derive implies a prior existence in another form.

the holiday derives from an ancient Roman feast

How are the words flow and spring related as synonyms of emanate?

Flow adds to spring a suggestion of abundance or ease of inception.

words flowed easily from her pen

When is it sensible to use issue instead of emanate?

While the synonyms issue and emanate are close in meaning, issue suggests emerging from confinement through an outlet.

blood issued from the cut

In what contexts can originate take the place of emanate?

The meanings of originate and emanate largely overlap; however, originate implies a definite source or starting point.

the fire originated in the basement

When could proceed be used to replace emanate?

While in some cases nearly identical to emanate, proceed stresses place of origin, derivation, parentage, or logical cause.

advice that proceeds from the best of intentions

When might spring be a better fit than emanate?

The words spring and emanate are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, spring implies rapid or sudden emerging.

an idea that springs to mind

Where would stem be a reasonable alternative to emanate?

Although the words stem and emanate have much in common, stem implies originating by dividing or branching off from something as an outgrowth or subordinate development.

industries stemming from space research

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of emanate Diversified global portfolio returns have been fairly steady, despite the tariffs and trade tensions emanating from Washington and cascading around the world. Jeff Sommer, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025 Pictures of producers setting up in bars, dispensaries, art galleries, and co-working spaces also capture the soul emanating from samplers and the effect this has on repurposed dens. Sheldon Pearce, The New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2025 Over the past two decades, observations have revealed that powerful plumes of gas emanating from both stars collide in the vast space between them, becoming entangled and creating a spiral stream of hot gas and dust in the sky. Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 21 Mar. 2025 The vamp powerhouse onstage who emanates confident joy and the vulnerable woman who questions herself minutes before a performance are two halves of the same coin. Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for emanate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emanate
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    Pismo Beach Conference and Visitor Bureau, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Today, most of Micanopy’s activity radiates from Cholokka Boulevard.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2025
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  • This signal made the initial detection exciting: on a planet that may have a massive ocean, there is likely a gas that is, on Earth, emitted by biological organisms.
    Daniel Apai, The Conversation, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Far-infrared light, associated with longer wavelengths than what even the James Webb Space Telescope can see, is emitted by cosmic dust that has absorbed starlight.
    Keith Cooper, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
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“Emanate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emanate. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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