Definition

Describing something that spreads out loosely or without a definite shape.

Example

The effuse leaves of the plant created a beautiful, flowing appearance in the garden.

Conversation

Have you seen the flowers in the garden?

Yes, they look so beautiful, especially how they effuse their colors.

I know, right? It's like they spread out flat without any definite form.

Exactly! It makes the whole area feel so lively.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To flow out or spread out from a source, often in a gradual or gentle manner.

Example

The liquid began to effuse from the broken pipe.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you notice how the fragrance seems to effuse from that flower garden?

Yeah, it's amazing how the scent spreads through the air.

I love when the perfume of flowers effuse in the spring.

Definition

To pour out a liquid or to spread something out in a way that it covers a larger area.

Example

The scientist decided to effuse the solution into the beaker carefully.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how the artist effused colors in that painting?

Yeah, it's like the colors are just pouring out at you!

I love how they effuse so much emotion through their work.

Root Explanation

Effuse → It is formed from "ex-" (meaning out) and "fundere" (meaning to pour). The word "effuse" means to pour out or to spread out, often referring to liquids.

Memory Tip

Think of pouring something 'out' ('ex-') — that's why effuse means to pour out or spread out.

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