to effuse
- verb
- /ɪˈfjuz/
:
efundir
Examples
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Maggots squirm from the hole I gore there, and this fetid wisdom effuses:
Fiction book (1996) -
As the sun rose, the warm light effused through the trees, creating a beautiful scene.
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The volcano began to effuse lava, slowly covering the surrounding landscape.
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In the dark room, the scent of fresh flowers effused, filling the air with a sweet fragrance.
Synonyms
588
1.0
To make liquid flow in a steady stream from a container
446
2.7
To allow a liquid, gas, or energy to flow out
91
4.4
Send out light, heat, sound or gas
60
6.5
To come out from a source, like a smell, sound, or feeling
57
2.6
To send out something like a smell, light, or heat
22
2.9
Make liquid flow out of a container
16
2.9
Move or pour out in a steady stream, often a liquid
12
4.4
Take people or things out of a vehicle by unloading
1
4.6
To give off visible smoke or gas from something
1
5.5
To send out a sound, light, or smell
To pour a liquid or other thing out of a container
To flow out in large amounts, like tears or blood
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Etymology
Effuse comes from Latin parts ef- 'out' and fundere 'to pour'. Think of steam or lava being 'poured out' of something, which helps you remember that to effuse is to let a liquid, gas, or light flow out freely.