erupt
Translation
to erupt, to break out, to burst forth
Examples
The volcano could erupt at any time.
The volcano could erupt at any time.
A cheer erupted from the crowd.
A cheer erupted from the crowd.
A rash erupted on his skin.
A rash erupted on his skin.
Grammar Patterns
((subject)) erupts The volcano erupted suddenly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: explode, burst out, break out
Etymology
From Latin 'e-' (out) + 'rumpere' (to break). Literally 'to break out'.
Memory Tips
Think of something being 'interrupted' and 'rupturing' or breaking out, like a volcano.