Effuse: meaning, definitions and examples

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effuse

 

[ ษชหˆfjuหz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

formal usage

To effuse means to pour out or cause to flow out. This term can be applied in both physical and metaphorical contexts, such as when liquids spill over or when emotions and feelings are expressed abundantly. In a more specific sense, effusion refers to a state of excessive or uninhibited flow, often used in scientific contexts to describe the escape of gas or liquid from one compartment to another. Effusing can also pertain to the act of spreading ideas or sentiments widely.

Synonyms

emanate, flow, radiate, spill, spread

Examples of usage

  • The artist effused her emotions onto the canvas.
  • During the storm, rain effused from the overflowing gutters.
  • His speech effused with a sense of urgency.
  • The perfume effused a delightful fragrance throughout the room.

Translations

Translations of the word "effuse" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น derramar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคนเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ausstrรถmen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengalir

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะปะธะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wylewaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆตๅ‡บใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉverser

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ derramar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรถkmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜๋ฆฌ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุณูƒุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vylรฉvat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vylievaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ€พๆณป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izliti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hella

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐา“ั‹ะทัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒขแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tรถkรผlmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ derramar

Etymology

The word 'effuse' comes from the Latin verb 'effundere', which means 'to pour out'. This verb is composed of the prefix 'ex-' meaning 'out' and 'fundere' which translates as 'to pour'. The use of effuse in English began in the late 16th century, initially used in the context of pouring liquids or fluids. Over time, the term expanded to include metaphorical applications, particularly in literature and art, where it describes the pouring forth of emotions or expressions. The scientific context of the term, especially in biochemistry and physics, has also become prevalent, describing processes where substances escape or spread from one area to another, making it relevant in various fields of study.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,678, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.