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to spout
01
to speak or express opinions in a lengthy, fervent, or pompous manner
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
spout
3rd person singular
spouts
Present participle
spouting
Past simple
spouted
Past participle
spouted
Examples
The passionate activist spouted about the importance of environmental conservation during the rally.
02
to burst out forcefully and suddenly, often in a narrow stream or jet
Examples
Water spouted from the broken pipe, flooding the basement.
Spout
01
a tube or narrow outlet through which liquids or loose materials like grain are discharged
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
spouts
Examples
She poured the tea from the spout of the kettle.
