Definition

To come out or flow from a narrow place into a wider area.

Example

The river debouched into the large lake, creating a beautiful scene.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever hiked in the mountains where the trail debouches into a beautiful valley?

Yeah, I love those moments when you finally see the view!

It's such a relief when the path opens up like that.

Absolutely, it makes the climb worth it every time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To cause something to come out or flow out from a confined space.

Example

The river debouched into the wide ocean, creating a beautiful estuary.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you noticed how the river seems to debouch more dramatically after heavy rain?

Yeah, it really changes the whole landscape, doesn’t it?

Exactly! It’s fascinating how nature can debouch such powerful flows.

Root Explanation

Debouch → It is formed from "de-" (meaning down or away) and "bouche" (from Old French, meaning mouth). The word describes the action of flowing out or emerging from a narrow place, like a river flowing out into a larger body of water.

Memory Tip

Imagine a river flowing 'down' ('de-') and 'emerging' from its 'mouth' ('bouche') into a larger area — that's what debouch means.

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