definition emanate
emâ¢aâ¢nate /ËÉmÉËneÉªt/USA pronunciation v., -natâ¢ed, -natâ¢ing. emâ¢aâ¢naâ¢tion, n. [countable; uncountable]. 1  to (cause to) flow out, issue forth, or come from: [~ + from + object]The brook emanates from an underground spring.[~ + object]His whole face emanates patience.