Meaning & use
emanate
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To come forth or spread out from a source.
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A warm glow emanated from the fireplace.
Her confidence seemed to emanate from years of experience.
A note on using this word
Emanate is often used with "from" and applies to light, sound, and smell, as well as abstract qualities like confidence or authority.
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