out·pour·ing

[out-pawr-ing, -pohr-]
noun
something that pours out or is poured out; an outflow, overflow, or effusion: an outpouring of sympathy from her friends.

Origin:
1750–60; out- + pouring

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out·pour

[n. out-pawr, -pohr; v. out-pawr, -pohr]
noun
verb (used with object)
2.
to pour out.

Origin:
1665–75; out- + pour

out·pour·er, noun
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outpour
 
n
1.  the act of flowing or pouring out
2.  something that pours out
 
vb
3.  to pour or cause to pour out freely or rapidly

outpouring (ˈaʊtˌpɔːrɪŋ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  a passionate or exaggerated outburst; effusion
2.  outpour another word for outpour

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Word Origin & History

outpouring
1757, "action of pouring out," from out + inf. of pour (q.v.). Originally transf., of things spiritual; sense of "that which is poured out" (again, usually transf.) is first recorded 1827.
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Example sentences
The controversy has led to an outpouring of funds to both organizations.
The result has been an unprecedented outpouring of creative works.
The tone of this farewell suggests manufactured hysteria, not an outpouring of
  affection, despite the show's immense popularity.
We have seen a tremendous outpouring of support and innovation from all corners
  of the world.
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