effuse

• Verbe signifiant déverser ou répandre ; verser ou émettre, souvent en parlant d'un liquide, d'une lumière, d'une chaleur ou d'une parole.

A verb meaning to pour out or spread forth; to shed or emit.

1. Pour out or spillC2formal

   To pour out or cause to flow out, especially in a gradual or steady manner.

   Répandre, déverser

   • The vase effused a gentle stream of water.
   • Lava effused from the volcanic fissure.
   • The wound effused a small amount of clear fluid.

   Synonymesdischargeemanateemitexudeflow outpour outshedspill

   Antonymesabsorbcollectcontaingatherretainwithhold

2. Emit or give forthC2formal

   To give out or emit something, such as light, sound, or an abstract quality.

   Émettre ou dégager

   • The lamp effused a soft, warm glow across the room.
   • Her speech effused a sense of calm and confidence.
   • The flowers effused a delicate fragrance into the air.

   Synonymesdischargeemanateemitexudegive offissuepour outradiatereleaseshed

   Antonymesabsorbretainwithhold

3. Express freelyC2formal

   To express feelings or thoughts in an unrestrained or abundant manner.

   s'épancher

   • He effused gratitude to everyone who helped him.
   • She effused joy at the surprise party.
   • The critic effused praise for the new novel.

   Synonymesairexpressgushpour outspoututterventvoice

   Antonymesbottlerepresssuppresswithhold