erupt

verb/ɪˈrʌpt/

Frequency rank: #13,442 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

to burst out suddenly and violently, as with lava, fire, or strong emotion.

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Example sentence

The volcano began to erupt without any warning, sending ash high into the sky.

Synonyms & related words

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