Emanating
ˈɛməˌneɪtɪŋ
Definitions
To originate from a source; to issue or spread out from a source.
ˈɛməˌneɪtɪŋ
To originate from; issue or spread out from a source.
Warm light was emanating from the fireplace.
💡 Simply: Imagine a lightbulb. When it turns on, light is *emanating* from it, spreading all around. If you smell cookies baking, the delicious aroma is *emanating* from the oven!
👶 For kids: When something *emanating* is coming from somewhere, like a smell coming from a pizza or a light coming from the sun.
More Examples
The sounds of music were emanating from the concert hall.
A feeling of peace was emanating from her presence.
How It's Used
"The sun's energy is emanating outwards in all directions."
"The philosopher believed that all things emanated from a single source."
"A pleasant aroma was emanating from the bakery."
From Latin *ēmanāre* 'to flow out, proceed from', from *ē-* 'out of' + *manāre* 'to flow'.
The word 'emanate' has been used since the 17th century to describe something flowing or proceeding from a source, often in a metaphorical sense.
Memory tip
Think of 'e-' as 'out' and 'man' as the source. Something 'e-man'ating is flowing outwards.