pour forth

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pour forth

Tears pour forth from her eyes as she reads the letter.

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.
pour forth

Tears pour forth from her eyes as she reads the letter.

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

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