Emanate from Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɛməˌneɪt/ /ˈfɹəm

EM-uh-nayt frum

UK

ˈɛmɐnˌeɪt/ /fɹˈɒm

EM-uhn-ayt from

Definition

To come out from a source; often used for sounds, smells, light, or feelings that originate from somewhere or something.

Usage & Nuances

Somewhat formal and literary; commonly used with non-physical things like ideas, or with sensory experiences like smells or sounds (e.g., ‘music emanated from the room’). Not used for people physically exiting places. Synonyms include 'originate from' and 'come from', but 'emanate' suggests spreading out.

• Spanish: emanar de - provenir de
• Portuguese (BR): emanar de - provir de
• Portuguese (PT): emanar de - provir de
• Chinese (Simplified): 源自 - 发出自
• Chinese (Traditional): 源自 - 發出自
• Hindi: से निकलना - से आना
• Arabic: يَنبَع من - يَصْدُر عن
• Bengali: থেকে নির্গত হওয়া - থেকে আসা
• Russian: исходить из - проистекать из
• Japanese: 〜から発する - 〜から生じる
• Vietnamese: xuất phát từ - toả ra từ
• Korean: 에서 나오다 - 에서 발산되다
• Turkish: -den yayılmak - -den çıkmak
• Urdu: سے نکلنا - سے آنا
• Indonesian: berasal dari - memancar dari

Example Sentences

A sweet smell emanated from the kitchen.

basic

Music emanated from the speakers.

basic

A warm light emanated from the lamp.

basic

Laughter emanated from the back of the classroom, breaking the silence.

natural

A feeling of excitement emanated from the crowd during the final match.

natural

A strange glow emanated from the old painting, catching everyone’s attention.

natural