Synonyms for

Pour

Verb / pɔ:r / Another word for pour — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to cause a liquid to flow from a container in a continuous stream

Synonyms & similar words

pourout raincatsanddogs pelt teem stream pullulate swarm rainbuckets decant stream flow gush spill empty discharge tip drain decant serve ladle scoop dish pitch cascade flood drench shower sprinkle dribble

Synonyms by register

Formal

decant dispense issue

Informal

tip dump gush spill

Literary

stream flow cascade

Antonyms

collect receive absorb halt stop hold contain

Common collocations

  • pour water
  • pour rain
  • pour tea
  • pour coffee
  • pour out
  • pour into
  • pour down
  • pour over

Word family

noun pour
verb pour

Usage note

Often used with prepositions like 'out', 'in', 'into', 'down', or 'over' to specify direction or manner. Can also be used figuratively, as in 'anger poured out of him'.

Example sentences

  1. She poured herself a glass of water.
  2. He poured the concrete into the mold.
  3. I'll pour the sauce over the pasta.
  4. Let's pour the paint into the tray.
  5. The rain continued to pour down.

Quotes

  • I want to pour my love all over you like syrup.
  • Money may be the husk of many things, but not the kernel. It brings you food, but not appetite; medicine, but not health; acquaintances, but not friends; servants, but not loyalty; days of joy, but not peace or happiness.
  • Let your love be like the misty rains, coming softly, but flooding the river.

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