To flow out, issue, or proceed from a source, often referring to abstract qualities like light, sound, or influence spreading outward from an origin point.
From Latin 'emanare' meaning 'to flow out,' literally 'from the hand.' Used in ancient philosophy to describe how all existence flows from a divine source, entering English in the 18th century with broader applications.
Emanation suggests a natural, almost effortless outpouring rather than deliberate projection - confidence emanates from within while arrogance is projected outward, capturing a subtle but important distinction in how qualities manifest!
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