burst forth
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle forth
Meanings
Emerge suddenly with great force
Why “forth”? Something comes out of hiding into open view.
“Music burst forth from the hall.”
“Water burst forth from the broken pipe.”
Don't confuse with
Burst forth means emerge suddenly with great force. Burst in means enter a place suddenly and forcefully.
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“Music burst forth from the hall.” What does it mean?
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
burst in
A contrast learners often mix up
Enter a place suddenly and forcefully
bring forth
Same forth pattern: open view
Produce or cause something to appear
call forth
Same forth pattern: open view
Cause a particular response or feeling to appear
come forth
Same forth pattern: open view
Step forward into view, especially to be seen or heard
draw forth
Same forth pattern: open view
Cause something to appear
give forth
Same forth pattern: open view
Produce or release light, sound, or a smell
hold forth
Same forth pattern: open view
Speak at length, often in a self-important way
issue forth
Same forth pattern: open view
Come or flow out from a source
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