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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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Categorized English Verbs of Making and Changing
to emit
to emit
[Verb]

to release gases or odors into the air

Ex: Composting organic waste may emit a distinct earthy odor during the decomposition process .
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to spew
to spew
[Verb]

to forcefully eject a large amount of something

Ex: Water was spewed across the room when the pipe burst , leading to flooding .
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to effuse
to effuse
[Verb]

to release freely, often in a natural or uncontrolled manner

Ex: As the clouds parted , the sun effused a warm glow over the landscape .
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to send out

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

Ex: The speaker system sent clear audio signals out to the entire auditorium.
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to give off

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

Ex: The flowers give off a pleasant fragrance in the garden .
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to emanate

to come out or flow, often from a specific source

Ex: Laughter and joy emanated from the children playing in the park .
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to secrete

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

Ex: Sweat glands secrete perspiration, helping to regulate body temperature.
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to steam
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 .
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to smell
to smell
[Verb]

to release a particular scent

Ex: Right now , the kitchen is smelling of herbs and spices as the chef prepares the meal .
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to stink
to stink
[Verb]

to have a bad and unpleasant smell

Ex: The restroom stank and needed cleaning.
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to reek
to reek
[Verb]

to emit a strong and offensive odor

Ex: If food scraps are left unattended , they can start to reek.
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to pong
to pong
[Verb]

to give off an unpleasant odor

Ex: Neglected bathrooms pong if not properly maintained .
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to taste
to taste
[Verb]

to have a specific flavor

Ex: The pastry tasted of flaky butter and sweet cinnamon , melting in your mouth .
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to shine
to shine
[Verb]

to emit or reflect light or brightness

Ex: The stars shine brightly at night .
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to glow
to glow
[Verb]

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

Ex: The phosphorescent paint on the stars in the bedroom ceiling glowed in the dark .
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to flicker

to shine or burn with an unsteady or wavering light

Ex: The campfire began to flicker as the logs shifted .
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to beam
to beam
[Verb]

to emit light, like the sun or a light source

Ex: The full moon beamed down on the tranquil lake , creating a shimmering reflection .
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to radiate

to emit or spread energy through rays or waves

Ex: The glowing coals in the barbecue radiated heat , cooking the food to perfection .
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to spark
to spark
[Verb]

to emit small flashes of electricity or fire

Ex: The electrician fixed the short circuit that was causing the light switch to spark.
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to sparkle

to shine with small, bright flashes of light

Ex: The fireworks sparkled in a dazzling display against the night sky .
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to flash
to flash
[Verb]

to shine brightly but temporarily

Ex: The reflective sign on the road flashed in the headlights of passing cars .
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to glimmer

to shine softly or faintly

Ex: The old lantern began to glimmer as it was lit in the darkness .
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to glitter

to shine with small, bright sparkles

Ex: The disco ball glittered, scattering light throughout the room .
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to shimmer

to shine with a soft and wavering light

Ex: The distant city lights began to shimmer in the evening haze .
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to flare
to flare
[Verb]

to shine suddenly and brightly

Ex: The headlights of the car flared as it approached .
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