Effuse (Verb)
Meaning 1
Give out or emit (also metaphorically); "The room effuses happiness".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The flower arrangement on the table effuses a delicate perfume throughout the room.
- Her warm smile can effuse a sense of comfort in those who see it.
- The newly renovated café seems to effuse an atmosphere of vibrant creativity.
- The stunning firework display began to effuse a kaleidoscope of colors across the night sky.
- The musician's voice has the ability to effuse deep emotions in the hearts of her listeners.
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Meaning 2
Flow or spill forth.
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- Blood began to effuse from the wound, soaking through the bandage.
- The perfume's fragrance would start to effuse when the cap was removed.
- Water started to effuse from the dam as the pressure built up.
- Panic began to effuse throughout the crowded space as people scrambled for the exit.
- Smoke started to effuse from the engine of the overheating truck.
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Meaning 3
Pour out; "effused brine".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The saltwater solution began to effuse brine from the container that was not properly sealed.
- As the ice melted, the cold liquid started to effuse onto the floor.
- Vapors from the pond effused into the surrounding atmosphere on a warm summer morning.
- The pipe had developed a crack allowing the liquid to slowly effuse over several hours.
- Pollutants from the nearby plant effused lethal gases into the nearby lake.