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Spout (Verb)

Meaning 1

Talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner.

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Examples

  • The politician continued to spout meaningless slogans and catchphrases in an attempt to win over the crowd.
  • She loved to spout off about the latest fashion trends to anyone who would listen.
  • As the preacher began to spout hellfire and brimstone, many of the congregation shifted uncomfortably in their seats.
  • The over-the-top real estate agent was notorious for spouting impressive-sounding statistics about the housing market.
  • The charismatic guru began to spout mystifying phrases and aphorisms, entrancing the room with his presence.

Synonyms

  • Rave
  • Rant
  • Jabber
  • Mouth Off
  • Rabbit On

Hypernyms

  • Speak
  • Verbalise
  • Talk
  • Verbalize
  • Utter

Related Words

  • Spouter (noun)

Meaning 2

Gush forth in a sudden stream or jet; "water gushed forth".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Examples

  • Oil began to spout from the damaged pipeline and flow into the nearby lake.
  • The broken fire hydrant caused a powerful jet of water to spout into the air.
  • When she finally stopped laughing, tears began to spout from her eyes uncontrollably.
  • The whale breached the surface, its blowhole opening to spout a tall column of water vapor into the air.
  • A geyser of steam suddenly began to spout from the factory's malfunctioning boiler.

Synonyms

  • Spurt
  • Gush
  • Spirt

Hypernyms

  • Pour

Hyponyms

  • Blow
  • Whoosh
  • Pump

Related Words

  • Spout (noun)
  • Spouter (noun)
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