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BURST FORTH
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I. (verb)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Come into or as if into flower
Example:
These manifestations effloresced in the past
Synonyms:
burst forth; effloresce
Classified under:
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.
Hypernyms (to "burst forth" is one way to...):
bloom; blossom; flower (produce or yield flowers)
Sentence frame:
Something ----s
Sense 2
Meaning:
Be unleashed; emerge with violence or noise
Example:
His anger exploded
Synonyms:
break loose; burst forth; explode
Classified under:
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.
Hypernyms (to "burst forth" is one way to...):
change state; turn (undergo a transformation or a change of position or action)
Sentence frames:
Something ----s
Somebody ----s
Sense 3
Meaning:
Jump out from a hiding place and surprise (someone)
Example:
The attackers leapt out from the bushes
Synonyms:
burst forth; leap out; rush out; sally out
Classified under:
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming
Hypernyms (to "burst forth" is one way to...):
appear (come into sight or view)
Sentence frames:
Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody
Context examples:
To him who has, it might not be so easy to burst forth at once into perfect independence, and set all their claims on his gratitude and regard at nought.
(Emma, by Jane Austen)
In Eleanor's presence friendship and pride had equally restrained her tears, but no sooner was she gone than they burst forth in torrents.
(Northanger Abbey, by Jane Austen)
Joy and gladness burst forth throughout the castle, the wedding was celebrated, and he was crowned king of the Golden Mountain.
(Fairy Tales, by The Brothers Grimm)
The complaints and lamentations which politeness had hitherto restrained, now burst forth universally; and they all agreed again and again how provoking it was to be so disappointed.
(Sense and Sensibility, by Jane Austen)
Anne thought she left great happiness behind her when they quitted the house; and Louisa, by whom she found herself walking, burst forth into raptures of admiration and delight on the character of the navy; their friendliness, their brotherliness, their openness, their uprightness; protesting that she was convinced of sailors having more worth and warmth than any other set of men in England; that they only knew how to live, and they only deserved to be respected and loved.
(Persuasion, by Jane Austen)
A promise of secrecy was of course very dutifully given, but it could not be kept without difficulty; for the curiosity excited by his long absence burst forth in such very direct questions on his return as required some ingenuity to evade, and he was at the same time exercising great self-denial, for he was longing to publish his prosperous love.
(Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen)
Thereupon he took the dog with the golden collar, and said: That is the wretch! and caused live coals to be brought, and these the dog was compelled to devour before the sight of all, until flames burst forth from its throat.
(Fairy Tales, by The Brothers Grimm)
After a short silence on both sides, Mrs. Jennings, with all her natural hilarity, burst forth again.
(Sense and Sensibility, by Jane Austen)
Marianne's indignation burst forth as soon as he quitted the room; and as her vehemence made reserve impossible in Elinor, and unnecessary in Mrs. Jennings, they all joined in a very spirited critique upon the party.
(Sense and Sensibility, by Jane Austen)
Poor fellow!—to see him in a circle of strangers!—to be sure it was pitiable enough!—but upon my soul, I believe he has as good a heart as any in the kingdom; and I declare and protest to you I never was so shocked in my life, as when it all burst forth.
(Sense and Sensibility, by Jane Austen)
