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outpouring
/ˈaʊtˌpɔːrɪŋ/
emotional release
There was an outpouring of support for the victims after the disaster.
Many people expressed sympathy and aid for the victims.
formal
a strong and sudden expression of emotion or effort
The celebrity received an outpouring of love from fans worldwide.
Many fans expressed strong affection for the celebrity.
After the speech, there was an outpouring of donations to the charity.
People quickly contributed money to the charity.
Often used to describe positive emotions like love, support, or sympathy, but can also refer to negative emotions in context.
Collocations
outpouring of supporta large amount of help or sympathy given to someone in needemotional outpouringa strong display of feelings
Antonyms
Pro Tip
Use with emotions or efforts
The word 'outpouring' is typically followed by nouns like 'love,' 'support,' 'anger,' or 'effort.' Example: 'an outpouring of gratitude.'
Gold Rule
Avoid literal interpretation
'Outpouring' is figurative when describing emotions; it does not refer to actual liquid flowing out.
Word Origin
From 'out-' (indicating outward movement) + 'pour' (to flow freely), first recorded in the mid-19th century.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in news reports and formal contexts to describe collective emotional reactions.
Word Breakdown
out-
outward
prefixpour
to flow freely
root-ing
forming a gerund or noun
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