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ef·fuse
 effuse
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- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb, adjective
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transitive verb |
| pronunciation: |
ih
fyuz
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| inflections: |
effuses, effusing, effused |
| definition: |
to pour or spread out; emit; circulate.
The applicant hoped to effuse an air of confidence. |
| related words: |
ooze |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| pronunciation: |
ih
fyuz
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| definition 1: |
to spread out; exude.
The roses' scent effused in the breeze.- similar words:
- sift
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| definition 2: |
to flow out of a small opening, as a gas or other fluid.
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| related words: |
drain, flow, spread, vent |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| pronunciation: |
I
fyus
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| definition: |
spread out loosely and freely.
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