Verbs for Emission · Verbs: Making Changing

to release freely, often in a natural or uncontrolled manner

"The flower effuses a sweet fragrance."

"The perfume bottle was old and cracked, causing the sweet fragrance to effuse uncontrollably into the air."

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

"Lamplight gives off a warm glow."

"The old lamp gives off a strange smell when it has been turned on for more than a few minutes."

to emit a strong and offensive odor

"The garbage reeks of rotten fish."

"The garbage left outside in the hot sun for days began to reek terribly and attract flies."

to give off an unpleasant odor

"The garbage pongs in summer heat."

"The leftover fish in the refrigerator is starting to pong so we should throw it away immediately."

to shine or burn with an unsteady or wavering light

"The candle flame flickers in the draft."

"The candle flame flickered in the gentle breeze casting dancing shadows on the walls of the dark room."

to emit or spread energy through rays or waves

"The fireplace radiates heat throughout the room."

"The heater radiates warmth throughout the entire room making it cozy and comfortable on cold winter nights."

to shine with small, bright flashes of light

"Diamonds sparkle under bright lights."

"The diamond ring sparkled under the bright lights of the jewelry store catching the eye of every customer who walked by."

to shine softly or faintly

"Stars glimmer in the night sky."

"The stars glimmered in the clear night sky like tiny diamonds scattered across a vast black velvet cloth."

to shine with small, bright sparkles

"The sequined dress glitters on stage."

"The snow glittered in the morning sunlight as if someone had spread millions of tiny diamonds across the white ground."

to shine with a soft and wavering light

"The lake shimmers in moonlight beautifully."

"The surface of the lake shimmered in the moonlight creating a beautiful and peaceful scene that felt almost magical."

to release gases or odors into the air

"The factory emit smoke."

"Industrial facilities must take measures to limit the amount of harmful gases they emit."

to forcefully eject a large amount of something

"The volcano spews ash and smoke."

"The broken pipe spewed dirty water all over the basement floor causing thousands of dollars in damage."

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

"Send out the signal."

"The emergency beacon will send out a distress signal to nearby rescue teams."

to come out or flow, often from a specific source

"Joy emanate from her."

"A sense of calm seemed to emanate from the serene garden setting."

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

"Glands secrete hormones into the bloodstream."

"The sweat glands in your skin secrete moisture to help cool your body when it gets too hot."

to release hot water vapor into the air

"The kettle steam."

"The hot water will steam and create a pleasant atmosphere in the bathroom."

to release a particular scent

"The flowers smell sweet."

"The freshly baked bread began to smell wonderfully inviting throughout the entire house."

to have a bad and unpleasant smell

"Rotten eggs stink terribly."

"The garbage in the bin stinks terribly because we forgot to take it out before leaving for vacation last week."

to have a specific flavor

"Taste the sweet fruit."

"You should taste the soup before adding more salt because it might already be salty enough from the other ingredients."

to emit or reflect light or brightness

"The sun shine bright."

"After the storm, the sun began to shine brilliantly, illuminating the wet landscape."

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

"The fire glow softly."

"The embers in the fireplace continued to glow warmly, providing a cozy ambiance."

to emit light, like the sun or a light source

"The sun will beam."

"The lighthouse's powerful beam cut through the thick fog, guiding ships safely to shore."

to emit small flashes of electricity or fire

"The wire sparks electricity."

"The statement from the politician sparked a heated debate among the members of the public and the media."

to shine brightly but temporarily

"Lights flash brightly."

"The camera's flash will briefly illuminate the subject for a perfectly captured photograph."

to shine suddenly and brightly

"The match flares brightly then dies."

"The campfire flared up when he poured too much lighter fluid on the damp wood causing a brief moment of panic."