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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

Examples Sentences

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Recent Examples of emanate The joy, laughter and tears that emanated from our trips are core to our family fabric. Todd Miller, Contributor, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024 Today, a strong yeasty aroma still wafts over parts of Leuven, now emanating from AB InBev’s giant facility on the riverfront. Byvivienne Walt, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024 Officials also said that efforts to compare the trajectory of such sightings with standard air traffic emanating from some of busiest airports in New Jersey and New York resulted in a solid match. Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024 The joy emanating from his grinning floating head is a key part of the image that Yoshida has fostered over the past four decades as his brand grew. Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for emanate 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emanate
Verb
  • Acute pancreatitis causes severe upper abdominal pain that radiates to the back.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The sharp pain radiates through the bottom of your feet and makes even standing difficult.
    Cory Smith, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Data centers and transmission networks worldwide are already responsible for emitting as much carbon dioxide annually as Brazil, according to the IEA, and that number is expected to rise as AI use grows.
    Heiko Claussen, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Eyewitness reports, social media videos and officials confirm the drones are up to 6 feet in diameter, can quickly go from emitting eerie lights to no light at all and often avoid detection.
    Sophia Pargas, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • What’s more, Baxter casts her relationship with feminism as questionable at best through her interactions with her husband.
    Sophia Stewart, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The movie has also cast Colman Domingo as patriarch Joe Jackson and Nia Long as Michael’s mother, Katherine Jackson. Bugonia (Nov. 7) Poor Things and The Favourite filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos’ latest bizarre sci-fi comedy is actually a remake of the 2003 South Korean film Save the Green Planet!
    Ben Rosenstock, TIME, 19 Dec. 2024

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“Emanate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emanate. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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