Definition

1. Noun:

   • An outpouring: "outpour" refers to a large amount of something that flows out or is emitted suddenly and abundantly, often used for emotions, liquids, or other substances.

2. Verb:

   • To flow out or emit abundantly: "outpour" means to pour forth, discharge, or release something in a copious or forceful manner, typically used for liquids, words, or feelings.

Usage Examples

• Noun:

  • There was an outpour of grief at the funeral. (A sudden and abundant expression of sadness.)
  • The outpour of lava from the volcano destroyed the village. (A large flow of molten rock.)

• Verb:

  • Tears outpour from her eyes as she heard the news. (Tears flow out abundantly.)
  • His speech outpour support for the charity. (His words release a large amount of encouragement.)

Advanced Usage

• "to outpour one's heart": to express one's deepest emotions or thoughts freely.

  • She outpour her heart to her best friend about her worries. (She shared her feelings openly and fully.)

• "to outpour a torrent of words": to speak rapidly and in large quantity.

  • He outpour a torrent of words during the argument, leaving no room for reply. (He spoke excessively and forcefully.)

Variants and Related Words

• Outpouring (n): a more common noun form meaning a sudden and abundant flow or expression.
  • The outpouring of support from the community was overwhelming. (A large and sudden expression of help.)
• Outpoured (adj): having been poured out abundantly.
  • The outpoured water flooded the basement. (The water that flowed out copiously.)

Synonyms

• Effusion: a sudden and abundant flow, especially of words or feelings.
• Emission: the act of sending out something, such as gas or light.
• Discharge: the release of a substance or emotion.

Phrasal Verbs

• Outpour into: to flow or be emitted into a place or area.
  • The crowd outpour into the streets after the concert. (The people flowed out abundantly into the streets.)
• Outpour from: to originate or come out of a source.
  • Emotions outpour from her diary entries. (Feelings flow out from her writings.)

Related Idioms

• Outpour of emotion: a phrase meaning a strong and sudden display of feelings.
  • The reunion was marked by an outpour of emotion. (A sudden and intense show of happiness or sadness.)
• Outpour of generosity: a phrase describing a large and unexpected show of kindness.
  • The charity received an outpour of generosity from donors. (A large amount of donations or help.)