- present tense form of emanate (3rd person singular).
emanates
Example Sentences
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The light emanates from a glow-in-the-dark ice lolly.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Mr. Anderson drives home the point that the Smithsonian’s ethos emanates from its leadership.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
It’s impossible to see an expression on the girl’s face, but a feeling of longing emanates from the glass.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
The most pressing issue emanates from Iran, which was the late February catalyst for the shaky performance.
From Barron's ● May 15, 2026
A faint hum emanates from the dark metal.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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