What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
emanate
Example
The aroma of freshly baked bread emanated from the bakery. [emanated: verb]
Example
The music seemed to emanate from the walls themselves. [emanate: verb]
Example
A sense of calm and peace emanated from the meditation room. [emanated: verb]
emit
Example
The car exhaust emitted a cloud of smoke. [emitted: verb]
Example
The radio tower emitted a high-pitched whine. [emitted: verb]
Example
The speaker emitted a sense of urgency in his voice. [emitted: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Emit is more commonly used than emanate in everyday language. Emit is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while emanate is less common and tends to be used in more formal or literary contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between emanate and emit?
Emanate is typically associated with a more formal or literary tone, while emit is more versatile and can be employed in various formality levels, allowing it to be used in both formal and informal contexts.
