Emanate — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈe-mə-ˌnāt/ em·a·nate

Meaning & Definition of Emanate

Emanate (verb)

  1. to come out from a source
  2. emit

Emanate (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to throw or give off

    "honeysuckle emanating such a sweet scent"

    similar: cast, discharge, emit, evolve, exhale, expel, expire (archaic), give out, irradiate, issue, radiate, release, send (out), shoot, throw out, vent
    related: eliminate, evacuate, excrete, exude, ooze, secrete, eject, erupt, gush, jet, outpour, pour, spew, spout, spray, spurt, squirt
    near: absorb, inhale, soak (up), sponge, suck (up), take up

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Emanate

The most common words with a similar meaning to Emanate:

Archaic: expire
cast, discharge, emit, evolve, exhale, expel, give out, irradiate, issue, radiate, release, send (out), shoot, throw out, vent

Related Words for Emanate

eliminate, evacuate, excrete, exude, ooze, secrete, eject, erupt, gush, jet, outpour, pour, spew, spout, spray, spurt, squirt

Near Antonyms of Emanate

absorb, inhale, soak (up), sponge, suck (up), take up

Word Forms of Emanate

Inflections: emanated, emanating

Origin & Etymology of Emanate

Latin emanatus, past participle of emanare, from e- + manare to flow

First known use: 1756i

Frequently Asked Questions about Emanate

What does "Emanate" mean?

"Emanate" means to come out from a source. As a verb, it is defined as: to come out from a source.

What is another word for "Emanate"?

Other words for "Emanate" include cast, discharge, emit, evolve, exhale, expel, expire and give out. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Emanate" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Emanate"?

There are 33 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Emanate". Common alternatives include cast, discharge, emit, evolve, exhale, expel, expire, give out, irradiate and issue.

How do you use "Emanate" in a sentence?

Examples of "Emanate" in a sentence: "honeysuckle emanating such a sweet scent".

Is "Emanate" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Emanate" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Emanate"?

"Emanate" is pronounced /ˈe-mə-ˌnāt/ and divided into syllables as em·a·nate.

What is the origin of the word "Emanate"?

"Emanate" comes from Latin emanatus, past participle of emanare, from e- + manare to flow. First known use: 1756i.

What is another word for "Emanate" meaning "to throw or give off"?

When "Emanate" (verb) means to throw or give off, synonyms include cast, discharge, emit, evolve, exhale and expel.