verb (used without object), em·a·nat·ed, em·a·nat·ing.
- to flow out, issue, or proceed, as from a source or origin; come forth; originate.
verb (used with object), em·a·nat·ed, em·a·nat·ing.
- to send forth; emit.
verb
- (intr often foll by from) to issue or proceed from or as from a source
- (tr) to send forth; emit
1680s, from Latin emanatus, past participle of emanare (see emanation). Related: Emanated; emanating.