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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: The factory chimney emits smoke into the air, affecting the local air quality. 
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to spew
to spew
[Verb]

to forcefully eject a large amount of something

Ex: The volcano began to spew hot lava and ash, creating a dangerous situation. 
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to effuse
to effuse
[Verb]

to release freely, often in a natural or uncontrolled manner

Ex: When she spoke about her passion for art, she effused an enthusiasm that was infectious. 
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to send out

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

Ex: The lighthouse sends out a powerful beam of light to guide ships safely. 
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to give off

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

Ex: The candles give off a warm and comforting glow. 
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to emanate

to come out or flow, often from a specific source

Ex: Wisdom seemed to emanate from the elderly teacher as she shared her life experiences. 
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to secrete

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

Ex: Salivary glands secrete enzymes that aid in the digestion of food. 
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to steam
to steam
[Verb]

to release hot water vapor into the air

Ex: As the kettle heated up, it began to steam, signaling that the water was boiling. 
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to smell
to smell
[Verb]

to release a particular scent

Ex: The flowers in the garden smell especially fragrant in the morning. 
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to stink
to stink
[Verb]

to have a bad and unpleasant smell

Ex: The garbage bin began to stink after sitting in the sun for a few days. 
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to reek
to reek
[Verb]

to emit a strong and offensive odor

Ex: The stagnant water in the pond began to reek after days of no movement. 
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to pong
to pong
[Verb]

to give off an unpleasant odor

Ex: The trash left in the hot sun began to pong, filling the area with an unpleasant odor. 
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to taste
to taste
[Verb]

to have a specific flavor

Ex: The soup tastes delicious with the added herbs. 
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to shine
to shine
[Verb]

to emit or reflect light or brightness

Ex: His shoes were so well-polished that they seemed to shine. 
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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 embers of the campfire continued to glow in the darkness. 
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to flicker

to shine or burn with an unsteady or wavering light

Ex: The candle flame flickered in the drafty room. 
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to beam
to beam
[Verb]

to emit light, like the sun or a light source

Ex: The morning sun began to beam through the windows. 
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to radiate

to emit or spread energy through rays or waves

Ex: The sun radiated warmth, bathing the earth in its golden rays. 
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to spark
to spark
[Verb]

to emit small flashes of electricity or fire

Ex: The faulty wire began to spark, indicating a potential electrical problem in the house. 
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to sparkle

to shine with small, bright flashes of light

Ex: The campfire sparkled as the logs crackled and burned. 
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to flash
to flash
[Verb]

to shine brightly but temporarily

Ex: Lightning flashed across the night sky during the storm. 
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to glimmer

to shine softly or faintly

Ex: The stars began to glimmer in the night sky. 
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to glitter

to shine with small, bright sparkles

Ex: The dress was adorned with sequins that glittered under the stage lights. 
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to shimmer

to shine with a soft and wavering light

Ex: The lake shimmered in the moonlight. 
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to flare
to flare
[Verb]

to shine suddenly and brightly

Ex: The fireworks flared in a spectacular display against the night sky. 
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