Burst Forth (Verb)
Meaning 1
Come into or as if into flower; "These manifestations effloresced in the past".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- New forms of artistic expression burst forth in the avant-garde movement of the 1920s.
- Innovative technologies burst forth during times of war, leading to major breakthroughs in various fields.
- The long-awaited revolution burst forth with a suddenness that caught both the government and the rebels off guard.
- Ideas burst forth from the brainstorming session, giving the team a wealth of inspiration for their project.
- As the economic situation improved, a fresh wave of entrepreneurial spirit burst forth across the region.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Be unleashed; emerge with violence or noise; "His anger exploded".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- A cheer burst forth from the crowd as the concert began.
- Her pent-up emotions burst forth in a fit of tears and screams.
- The music burst forth, filling the auditorium with joy and energy.
- The doors burst forth from their hinges as the police raided the house.
- The singer's powerful voice burst forth, echoing throughout the stadium.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 3
Jump out from a hiding place and surprise (someone); "The attackers leapt out from the bushes".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The wild animal burst forth from its hiding place and ran swiftly across the forest floor.
- As they opened the door, he burst forth with a joyful shout 'Surprise' and everyone laughed.
- The armed robbers burst forth from their hiding place behind the counter and started demanding money.
- Just then, the dancers burst forth from the giant cake at the party, catching everyone off guard.
- From nowhere, she burst forth from behind the curtains in her beautiful wedding gown, startling everyone.