literal and figurative. With certain modifying adverbs. to burn out, forth: to burst out in flame (archaic). to burn out, also (quasi-reflexive and p…

To break forth into sudden activity, or manifestation of an inward force. Of persons: To break out… Const. into; also, formerly, with infinitive…

intransitive. To puff. Said of a breeze, fire, etc.; also, of a person in anger or out of breath. Also, to fume and fuff, fuff and pegh.

intransitive. To come out of a swoon; to start up, spring up. Obsolete.

intransitive. To boil up; to ferment; (of flames) to flare up.

intransitive. Of fire or light: To break forth suddenly. Of lightning: To break forth repeatedly, to play. Of a combustible, a gun, etc.: To give…

to flare up. to burst into a sudden and temporary blaze; also figurative. Hence of persons.