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emanate

Meaning

To issue forth from a source; to proceed as from a fountainhead.

Examples by difficulty

Basic: Simple, everyday vocabulary — the easiest to read.

A warm glow seemed to emanate from the little cabin, a welcoming light against the cold dark. Inside, the smell of baking bread and happy chatter made me feel safe. It was a feeling of pure comfort, spreading outwards from the building.

The old, forgotten automaton, its gears creaking, began to glow. A faint warmth seemed to emanate from its metallic chest, a silent testament to the spark of life it once held. Hope, small and fragile, started to rise within the observer.

The sheer joy of discovering a new mathematical theorem seemed to emanate from Dr. Aris. It wasn't just a smile; it was a profound sense of understanding that poured out, warming the small lab and making everyone else feel clever too.

The cheese puff cloud began to emanate a smell so wonderfully stinky, it made the whole room do a little dance. It was like a cheesy fountain, spewing its glorious, orange aroma from its puffy source, making everyone giggle uncontrollably.

Sir Reginald Fluffernutter, the world's most pampered hamster, let a peculiar smell emanate from his bedding. It wasn't just any smell; it was the distinct aroma of disappointment, a scent that seemed to emanate from his very core, like a tiny, furry fountainhead of existential dread, all because his sunflower seeds were *stale*.

Normal: Standard, everyday language.

A quiet strength seemed to emanate from the old woman. Even in her pain, a deep sense of peace proceeded from her, like a cool spring bubbling up in a dry desert. Her gentle smile offered comfort to everyone around her.

The sculptor’s intense focus allowed pure, unadulterated inspiration to emanate from her. Every chisel stroke, every careful placement of clay seemed to flow directly from some deep well of creativity, shaping the raw material into something breathtakingly new.

The stale air in the repurposed bunker began to emanate a faint, metallic tang. It was a scent that grew stronger with each passing hour, a constant reminder of the failing life support. Despair seemed to emanate from the very concrete walls, a suffocating presence we couldn't escape.

A peculiar smell began to emanate from Barry's gym bag. It wasn't the usual sweaty sock aroma; this was more like a fermented cheese factory had exploded inside a sock. We all backed away slowly, wondering what forgotten culinary experiment was currently staging its grand debut.

A faint scent of questionable life choices began to emanate from Barry's socks, a powerful testament to his three-day commitment to competitive napping. The sheer aroma, a potent blend of cheese puffs and regret, proceeded as if from a forgotten dairy fountainhead, permeating the entire living room.

Advanced: Richer vocabulary that stretches an upper-level reader.

A quiet strength seemed to emanate from her after the setback. Despite her disappointment, a determined spirit proceeded from her, like water from a hidden spring, ready to face the next challenge.

From the tiny cracks in the dormant volcano, a strange heat began to emanate. It wasn't the violent eruption they feared, but a deep, resonant warmth that spread through the village. The elders felt it, a steady comfort pushing back the biting cold, promising renewal after a harsh winter.

The old surveyor's compass, brass dulled with age, seemed to emanate a faint warmth. It wasn't just the lingering sunlight; it was a sense of purpose, a quiet magnetism that drew you to the worn leather map spread across the table.

The questionable aroma began to emanate from Bartholomew's gym bag, a pungent, undeniable signal that his week-old socks had finally achieved sentience. This odor, a veritable fountainhead of olfactory assault, promised to permeate the entire office, a testament to his unique dedication to microbial proliferation.

The aroma of freshly baked, slightly singed, lavender-infused crickets began to emanate from Bartholomew's experimental oven. He hoped the peculiar scent wouldn't dissuade the judges from his entry, a savory pie designed to revolutionize insect cuisine with its audacious floral notes.

Challenging: Rare, high-register vocabulary for serious word lovers.

A profound sense of calm seemed to emanate from the ancient library, a quiet wisdom that soothed the agitated scholar. The hushed reverence of the place, the scent of aged paper and ink, all coalesced, a tangible feeling issuing forth from the very walls, providing a sanctuary for contemplation.

A palpable dread began to emanate from the ancient, obsidian artifact. The air grew frigid, a tangible wave of despair spreading outward as if from some cursed spring, chilling the very marrow in their bones and arousing a primal apprehension.

From the unearthed geodes, a faint, otherworldly luminescence began to emanate, an unexpected illumination in the subterranean excavation. The geologists, accustomed to only the mundane glow of their headlamps, felt an almost palpable awe emanate from the crystalline structures, a silent testament to deep earth energies.

The pungent aroma of burnt toast began to emanate from the kitchen, a sure sign that Bartholomew’s culinary escapades were, once again, spectacularly unsuccessful. A plume of acrid smoke then commenced to issue forth from the toaster, its charred contents a testament to his unwavering commitment to ignominious failure.

From the ornate, brass spigot of the subterranean gnome distillery, a strangely viscous, cerulean liquid began to emanate. Its effervescent aroma, a potent concoction of fermented moonberries and vanquished dragon's breath, promised an evening of bewildering revelry, or perhaps a swift descent into existential absurdity.

Difficulty

Normal — Everyday words worth reinforcing.

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