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Synonyms

outpour

American  
[out-pawr, -pohr, out-pawr, -pohr] / ˈaʊtˌpɔr, -ˌpoʊr, ˌaʊtˈpɔr, -ˈpoʊr /

noun

  1. outpouring.


verb (used with object)

  1. to pour out.

outpour British  

noun

  1. the act of flowing or pouring out

  2. something that pours out

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. to pour or cause to pour out freely or rapidly

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of outpour

First recorded in 1665–75; out- + pour

Example Sentences

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That spurred an outpour of solidarity, including from Hollywood actor Mark Ruffalo, who said he had backed the initiative believing the EU could be "a leader for both women's rights & democracy".

From Barron's Feb. 26, 2026

In this woeful outpour, he mourns the ending of a relationship and comes to terms with the fact that people can change.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 31, 2024

They are never met with an outpour of support and empathy.

From Salon Aug. 11, 2023

Amid an outpour of sympathy for Ms Richardson, Wada faced a dilemma.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2021

Fly, joyous wind, through all the wakened earth Now when the portals of the dawn outpour A myriad wonders from the radiant store Of spring's deep passion and loud-ringing mirth.

From Eight Harvard Poets by E. Estlin Cummings

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