Effuse: meaning, definitions and examples
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effuse
[ ษชหfjuหz ]
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:
๐ต๐น derramar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคนเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช ausstrรถmen
๐ฎ๐ฉ mengalir
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะธะปะธะฒะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ wylewaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๆตๅบใใ
๐ซ๐ท dรฉverser
๐ช๐ธ derramar
๐น๐ท dรถkmek
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ฆฌ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุณูุจ
๐จ๐ฟ vylรฉvat
๐ธ๐ฐ vylievaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅพๆณป
๐ธ๐ฎ izliti
๐ฎ๐ธ hella
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐาัะทั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฌแงแแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tรถkรผlmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.