Verbs of Making and Changing - Verbs for Emission

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to emission such as "smell", "glow", and "give off".

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to emit [verb]

to release gases or odors into the air

Ex: The flowers emit a pleasant fragrance , filling the garden with a sweet scent .

to spew [verb]

to forcefully eject a large amount of something

Ex: The malfunctioning engine spewed black smoke , signaling a mechanical issue .

to effuse [verb]

to release freely, often in a natural or uncontrolled manner

Ex: The flowers effused a delightful fragrance , filling the room with a sweet scent .

to send out [verb]

to emit something, such as light, sound, or a signal

Ex: The emergency siren sent out a warning sound , alerting everyone in the area .

to give off [verb]

to release substances, energy, or elements into the surrounding environment

Ex: When heated , this material gives off a distinct odor .

to emanate [verb]

to come out or flow, often from a specific source

Ex: Creativity seemed to emanate naturally from the artist , reflected in every brushstroke .

to secrete [verb]

(of a cell, gland, or organ) to produce and release a liquid substance in the body

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to steam [verb]

to release hot water vapor into the air

Ex: The pot of soup on the stove started to steam , filling the kitchen with a savory aroma .

to smell [verb]

to release a particular scent

Ex: Yesterday , the bakery smelled of warm , freshly baked bread .

to stink [verb]

to have a bad and unpleasant smell

Ex: A neglected pet cage may stink if not cleaned regularly .

to reek [verb]

to emit a strong and offensive odor

Ex: After a week of hot weather , the garbage in the bin started to reek .

to pong [verb]

to give off an unpleasant odor

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to taste [verb]

to have a specific flavor

Ex: Yesterday , the pasta dish she made tasted a bit too salty .

to shine [verb]

to emit or reflect light or brightness

Ex: The diamond on her finger seemed to shine with exceptional brilliance .

to glow [verb]

to shine with a soft and gentle light that is usually not very bright

Ex: The LED lights on the pathway glowed softly in the evening .

to flicker [verb]

to shine or burn with an unsteady or wavering light

Ex: The old streetlamp flickered before finally going out .

to beam [verb]

to emit light, like the sun or a light source

Ex: The headlights of the car beamed brightly , illuminating the road ahead .

to radiate [verb]

to emit or spread energy through rays or waves

Ex: The lighthouse radiated light , guiding ships safely through the darkness .

to spark [verb]

to emit small flashes of electricity or fire

Ex: The welder carefully ignited the torch , causing it to spark and light up the work area .

to sparkle [verb]

to shine with small, bright flashes of light

Ex: The welding torch sparkled , creating small flashes of light .

to flash [verb]

to shine brightly but temporarily

Ex: The diamond necklace caught the sunlight and flashed brilliantly , catching everyone 's attention .

to glimmer [verb]

to shine softly or faintly

Ex: The distant city lights would glimmer in the evening haze .

to glitter [verb]

to shine with small, bright sparkles

Ex: The dewdrops on the grass started to glitter in the early dawn .

to shimmer [verb]

to shine with a soft and wavering light

Ex: The surface of the ocean shimmered with reflections of the setting sun .

to flare [verb]

to shine suddenly and brightly

Ex: The match flared , lighting up the dark room for a moment .

Verbs of Making and Changing
Verbs for Production and Construction	Verbs for Emission	Verbs for Mixing and Merging	Verbs for Change
Verbs for Positive Change	Verbs for Negative Change	Verbs for Changes of Intensity	Verbs for Increases in Quantity or Size
Verbs for Decreases in Quantity or Size	Verbs for Structural Changes	Verbs for Changes in Color	Verbs for Changes in Temperature