emanate

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   to originate or come out from a source

   A sweet aroma emanated from the kitchen.

2. 2
   verb

   to spread out or be emitted, often of light, sound, or smell

   Warmth emanated from the fireplace.

From Latin ex- ("out") + manare ("to flow") → emanare ("to flow out, issue forth"), via Old French emaner and Middle English emanaten; Modern English emanate, "to issue forth or originate."

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