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 spew
[Verb]
to forcefully eject a large amount of something
Ex: Water spewed across the room when the pipe burst , leading to flooding .
to secrete
[Verb]
(of a cell, gland, or organ) to produce and release a liquid substance in the body
Ex: secrete hormones that play crucial roles in various bodily functions .
to reek
[Verb]
to emit a strong and offensive odor
Ex: If food scraps are left unattended , they can start reek.
to shimmer
[Verb]
to shine with a soft and wavering light
Ex: The distant city lights began shimmer in the evening haze .

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