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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 Now, a team of scientists at MIT have observed another novelty: X-ray radiation is emanating in pulses from the black hole with increasing frequency. Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Jan. 2025 Courchevel's luxury vibe emanates from every corner of the mountain. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2025 In video footage captured by Fox 11 on Friday, Jan. 10, viewers were able to see swirling winds emanating from a hillside blaze. Toria Sheffield, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025 The Raw debut on Netflix emanated from the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif. on Monday evening (Jan. 6). Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 7 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for emanate 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emanate
Verb
  • Their attire and posture radiated an iconic, aristocratic style, exemplified by Vance's wife, who stood elegantly in her rose-pitch dress coat.
    Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
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    Gretchen Rundorff, WIRED, 2 Jan. 2025
Verb
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    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2025
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    Ashley Strickland, CNN, 24 Jan. 2025
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  • Murkowski, Collins and Mitch McConnell showed their willingness to go against the grain by voting against Pete Hegseth on the floor, who still then got confirmed as Defense Secretary, with Vice President Vance casting the tie-breaking vote.
    Victoria Knight, Axios, 30 Jan. 2025
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“Emanate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emanate. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.

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