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poured

/pɔːd/ /pɔɹd/

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verb

To cause (liquid, or liquid-like substance) to flow in a stream, either out of a container or into it.

Examples :

"pour water from a jug"

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verb

To send out as in a stream or a flood; to cause (an emotion) to come out; to cause to escape.

Examples :

"The teacher poured her enthusiasm into her lecture, making the students excited about the lesson. "

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verb

To send forth from, as in a stream; to discharge uninterruptedly.

Examples :

"The rain poured from the sky, soaking everyone on the street. "

action process drink

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verb

To flow, pass or issue in a stream; to fall continuously and abundantly.

Examples :

"the rain poured down."

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verb

Examples :

"It poured all day yesterday, so we stayed inside and played games. "

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verb

Of a beverage, to be on tap or otherwise available for serving to customers.

Examples :

""The local brewery announced that their new IPA is now poured at all the pubs downtown." "

drink food service

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verb

To move in a throng, as a crowd.

Examples :

"The people poured out of the theater."

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