Phrase guide

pour forth

verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To pour or emit in large quantity or large numbers.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • He poured forth all the toys he had gathered onto the floor.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To pour or appear in large quantity or large numbers.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive

Examples

  • Water poured forth from the breach in the hull.
  • She was lost in the crowd of people pouring forth.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

To be uttered, especially in a long flow of speech.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive

Examples

  • Many great ideas poured forth in their discussion.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

4

verb

Meaning 4

pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • shed tears
  • spill blood
  • God shed His grace on Thee

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: spill, shed

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: pour

History

Etymology

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