Meaning of burst out | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To appear suddenly from within something else.
   intransitive, literally
2. To display sudden powerful emotion.
   intransitive
3. To speak emotionally or suddenly
   intransitive

Equivalents

Examples

“Shouts and screams burst⟳ out from the television's speakers”

“They began scurrying to the sides, to make⟳ way for the rogue galaxy of bodies that had just burst⟳ out of the courtroom”

“My parents exchanged amused glances and burst⟳ out laughing.”

“As soon as the woman's back was turned, Joe burst⟳ out, "There, there! see⟳ what you've done with your damned foolishness."”

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