verb
emanate
Emanate (verb) means to come out from somewhere or something.
verb
1
To come out from somewhere or something.
"Fragrance emanates from flowers."
"Now and again, he caught a whiff of a peculiar smell that seemed to emanate directly from her person. It was not in the least unpleasant, and it reminded him—well, he wasn’t quite sure what it reminded him of."
— Roald Dahl, The Landlady (1959)
"The smell of fresh asphalt hangs heavy in the air at Dore & Totley station. It's even powerful enough to overcome the usual delightful aromas emanating from the well-known curry house which occupies the original platform building."
— Tom Ingall, Hope springs eternal for better services (2024)
2
To give something off, such as light, heat or a smell.
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What is the meaning of emanate?
"emanate" (verb) means to come out from somewhere or something.
What is another word for emanate?
Other words for "emanate" include exhale.
What are the different meanings of emanate?
"emanate" has 2 main meanings: 1. To come out from somewhere or something; 2. To give something off, such as light, heat or a smell.
