English to English
erupt
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verb (v)
- erupt or intensify suddenly(verb.change)Example:
Unrest erupted in the country.
source: wordnet30 - start to burn or burst into flames(verb.weather)source: wordnet30
- break out(verb.change)Example:
The tooth erupted and had to be extracted.
source: wordnet30 - become active and spew forth lava and rocks(verb.change)Example:
Vesuvius erupts once in a while.
source: wordnet30 - appear on the skin(verb.change)Example:
A rash erupted on her arms after she had touched the exotic plant.
source: wordnet30 - To cause to burst forth; to eject; as, to erupt lava.(verb)source: webster1913
- To eject something, esp. lava, water, etc., as a volcano or geyser.(verb)source: webster1913