Definition

1. Verb:
   • To emit or release something in a steady, often abundant stream or succession: This verb describes the action of causing something to flow out or be expressed freely and continuously. It often implies a natural, unrestrained, or voluminous outpouring.
   • To express or utter something profusely: When used with words, speech, or emotions, it means to express them in a copious, unrestrained manner.

Usage and Examples

• Literal Usage (emitting a substance):

  • The spring pours forth clear, cold water. (The spring emits a continuous stream of water.)
  • The volcano poured forth lava and ash. (The volcano released a massive flow of lava.)

• Figurative Usage (expressing words or emotions):

  • She poured forth her grievances to the council. (She expressed her complaints in a lengthy, unrestrained way.)
  • The poet poured forth his sorrow in verse. (The poet expressed his sadness abundantly through poetry.)

Advanced Usage and Nuances

• "Pour forth" often carries a literary or formal tone and suggests a sense of abundance, natural force, or emotional intensity in the action. It is less common in casual, everyday speech.
• The phrase can be used in a passive construction:

Variants and Related Words

• Pour out (phrasal verb): A more common synonym with a very similar range of meanings (e.g., ).
• Emit: To send out (e.g., light, sound, a substance).
• Gush: To flow out suddenly and powerfully; also used for effusive speech.
• Spill: To cause or allow (something) to fall, flow, or run out, often accidentally.

Synonyms

• Emanate
• Issue
• Discharge
• Stream
• Flow

Related Phrasal Verbs

• Pour out: To serve a drink; to express emotions freely.
  • He poured out his feelings in a long letter.
• Pour into: To invest a large amount of something (e.g., money, effort) into an activity.
  • They poured all their savings into the business.

Related Idioms and Expressions

• Pour one's heart out: To express one's feelings, especially troubles, very openly and emotionally.
  • After the argument, she poured her heart out to her best friend.
• Pour cold water on something: To criticize or discourage an idea or plan.
  • He poured cold water on our proposal, listing all the potential problems.

Verb

1. pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities
   • shed tears
   • spill blood
   • God shed His grace on Thee