Main Entry: ¹ef·fuse

Pronunciation: \i-ˈfyüz, e-\

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): ef·fused; ef·fus·ing

Etymology: Latin effusus, past participle of effundere, from ex- + fundere to pour — more at found

Date: 1526

transitive verb : to pour out (a liquid)intransitive verb 1 : to flow out : emanate
2 : to make a great or excessive display of enthusiasm <they effused about his accomplishments>