pour forth
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle forth
Meanings
Flow out abundantly
Why “forth”? Something comes out of hiding into open view.
“Crowds poured forth from the stadium.”
“Questions poured forth after the announcement.”
Don't confuse with
Pour forth means flow out abundantly. Pour over means cover something by pouring liquid on top.
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pour over
A contrast learners often mix up
Cover something by pouring liquid on top
bring forth
Same forth pattern: open view
Produce or cause something to appear
burst forth
Same forth pattern: open view
Emerge suddenly with great force
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
Pull or coax something into view
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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