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Upbreak

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Meaning

(intransitive) To break upwards; to force away or passage to the surface..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (intransitive) To break upwards; to force away or passage to the surface.
  2. A break-up or division.
  3. A breaking upward or bursting forth; an upburst.

Example Sentences

The most ignorant will be wiser than the wisest now is by the time these words can be published, but we think this anticipation is likely to be realised: the probability of upbreak in the "Church" itself increases as the hour of the meeting of the Council approaches.
the upbreak of the fountains of my heart

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What does upbreak mean?

Upbreak means (intransitive) To break upwards; to force away or passage to the surface..

What is a synonym for upbreak?

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What is the opposite of upbreak?

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How do you use upbreak in a sentence?

The most ignorant will be wiser than the wisest now is by the time these words can be published, but we think this anticipation is likely to be realised: the probability of upbreak in the "Church" itself increases as the hour of the meeting of the Council approaches.

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