pour
UK: pɔː(r) | US: pɔːr
vt. to cause a liquid or substance to flow from a container in a steady stream
vi. (of liquid) to flow steadily in a stream
vt. to rain heavily
vt. to express feelings or words freely and intensely
The word "pour" originates from Middle English pouren, likely derived from Old French purer ("to sift, pour out"), which traces back to Latin purare ("to purify"). Over time, the meaning shifted from "filtering" to "causing liquid to flow steadily." The word retains its core sense of liquid movement but expanded metaphorically (e.g., "pouring rain" or "pouring out emotions").
She poured the tea into delicate cups.
Water poured from the broken pipe.
It poured all day during the picnic.
He poured his heart out in the letter.
The crowd poured into the stadium.