How Do You Spell EFFUSE?

Pronunciation: [ɪfjˈuːz] (IPA)

Effuse is a verb meaning to spread out in all directions. The spelling of this word can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first sound is "ɪ" as in "it." The second sound is "f" as in "fire." The third sound is "j" as in "jaw." The fourth and final sound is "uː" as in "goose." Together, the word is pronounced as "ɪˈfjuːz." The spelling of effuse may appear confusing, but with the help of IPA, it becomes clear and easy to pronounce.

EFFUSE Meaning and Definition

1. Effuse is a verb that can be used with diverse meanings. Primarily, it refers to the action of emitting, pouring out, or gushing something in a rapid and abundant manner. It implies a forceful and unrestrained release of a substance, typically in liquid or gas form. For instance, it can indicate the act of spilling or flowing out in large quantities, such as effusing tears, blood, or perspiration. Additionally, it can be employed in the context of gases or scents, illustrating their diffusion or dispersion from a confined source into the surrounding atmosphere.

   Effuse can also be employed metaphorically to denote the act of expressing or communicating one's thoughts, feelings, or ideas in a free and unrestrained manner. In this sense, it signifies the enthusiastic and spontaneous outpouring of emotions or thoughts, often characterized by eloquence or great detail. For example, one might effuse about a captivating book, an exciting experience, or a beloved person. Furthermore, it can be employed to describe a widespread and exuberant display of a particular quality or attribute, such as effusing kindness, warmth, or charm.

   Overall, the term "effuse" conveys a sense of abundance, intensity, and unrestrained release, whether it pertains to physical substances or abstract qualities.

2. Thin and widely spread, noting the surface character of a bacterial culture.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

3. To pour out; to spill or shed, as a fluid.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for EFFUSE

• refouse
• affule
• effost
• enfuse
• offise
• cofuse
• offse
• ecouse
• effie
• effice
• ecuse
• fause
• fefuse
• offese
• effense
• effile
• deffuse
• efense
• effle
• effore
• offuce
• effece
• erfused
• reffuse
• feuse
• efuse
• iffuse
• effase
• effues
• euphusim
• Effuma
• epuse
• Reffus
• efcdse
• edjuse
• equse
• Effurce
• deffure
• effasey
• enfusse
• deffueze

Etymology of EFFUSE

The word effuse originated from the Latin term effusus, which is the past participle of the verb effundere. Effundere is derived from the combination of the prefix ex- meaning out and the verb fundere meaning to pour. Thus, effundere translates to to pour out. Over time, this Latin term evolved into the Old French effuser and ultimately entered Middle English as effuse.

Similar spelling words for EFFUSE

• fuse,
• refuse.

Conjugate verb Effuse

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have effused

you would have effused

he/she/it would have effused

we would have effused

they would have effused

I would have effuse

you would have effuse

he/she/it would have effuse

we would have effuse

they would have effuse

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been effusing

you would have been effusing

he/she/it would have been effusing

we would have been effusing

they would have been effusing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would effuse

you would effuse

he/she/it would effuse

we would effuse

they would effuse

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be effusing

you would be effusing

he/she/it would be effusing

we would be effusing

they would be effusing

FUTURE

I will effuse

you will effuse

he/she/it will effuse

we will effuse

they will effuse

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be effusing

you will be effusing

he/she/it will be effusing

we will be effusing

they will be effusing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have effused

you will have effused

he/she/it will have effused

we will have effused

they will have effused

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been effusing

you will have been effusing

he/she/it will have been effusing

we will have been effusing

they will have been effusing

IMPERATIVE

you effuse

we let´s effuse

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to effuse

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was effusing

you were effusing

he/she/it was effusing

we were effusing

they were effusing

PAST PARTICIPLE

effused

PAST PERFECT

I had effused

you had effused

he/she/it had effused

we had effused

they had effused

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been effusing

you had been effusing

he/she/it had been effusing

we had been effusing

they had been effusing

PRESENT

I effuse

you effuse

he/she/it effuses

we effuse

they effuse

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am effusing

you are effusing

he/she/it is effusing

we are effusing

they are effusing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

effusing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have effused

you have effused

he/she/it has effused

we have effused

they have effused

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been effusing

you have been effusing

he/she/it has been effusing

we have been effusing

they have been effusing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it effuse

SIMPLE PAST

I effused

you effused

he/she/it effused

we effused

they effused