erupt
Americanverb (used without object)
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to burst forth.
Molten lava erupted from the top of the volcano.
- Synonyms:
- vent
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(of a volcano, geyser, etc.) to eject matter.
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to break out of a pent-up state, usually in a sudden and violent manner.
Words of anger erupted from her.
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to break out in a skin rash.
Hives erupted all over his face and hands.
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(of teeth) to grow through surrounding hard and soft tissues and become visible in the mouth.
verb (used with object)
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to release violently; burst forth with.
She erupted angry words.
- Synonyms:
- vent
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(of a volcano, geyser, etc.) to eject (matter).
verb
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to eject (steam, water, and volcanic material such as lava and ash) violently or (of volcanic material, etc) to be so ejected
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(intr) (of a skin blemish) to appear on the skin; break out
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(intr) (of a tooth) to emerge through the gum and become visible during the normal process of tooth development
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(intr) to burst forth suddenly and violently, as from restraint
to erupt in anger
Other Word Forms
- eruptible adjective
- eruption noun
- preerupt verb (used without object)
- reerupt verb (used without object)
- unerupted adjective
Etymology
Origin of erupt
First recorded in 1650–60; from Latin ēruptus “burst forth, broken out” (past participle of ērumpere ), equivalent to ē- “out of, from” + ruptus, past participle of rumpere “to break, rupture”; e- 1, rupture
Example Sentences
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The Steelers sideline erupted in joy after the second call resulted in a victory that put them in control of their destiny for the AFC North title.
From Los Angeles Times
Germany was still "a country where we show unconditional solidarity -- especially when injustice prevails -- standing shoulder to shoulder wherever violence erupts", he added.
From Barron's
Then when the Eaton fire erupted in Altadena, evacuation orders did not go out to residents of the west side until five hours after flames began to threaten homes in the area.
From Los Angeles Times
This moment happens in “Stereophonic” after a truly frustrating number of stops and starts, when the group plays a song so beautifully that the theater erupts in effusive applause.
From Los Angeles Times
A large reservoir in Pacific Palisades designed to provide water during a major fire was offline and empty when the Jan. 7 firestorm erupted, worsening the water shortage faced by firefighters.
From Los Angeles Times
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