explode

verb

ex·plode ik-ˈsplōd How to pronounce explode (audio)

exploded; exploding

intransitive verb

: to burst forth with sudden violence or noise from internal energy: such as

: to undergo a rapid chemical or nuclear reaction with the production of noise, heat, and violent expansion of gases

dynamite explodes

: to burst violently as a result of pressure from within

: to give forth a sudden strong and noisy outburst of emotion

exploded in anger

: to move with sudden speed and force

exploded from the starting gate

: to increase rapidly

the population of the city exploded

: to suggest an explosion (as in appearance or effect)

shrubs exploded with blossoms

transitive verb

: to cause to explode or burst noisily

explode a bomb

: to bring into disrepute or discredit

explode a theory

archaic : to drive from the stage by noisy disapproval

exploder noun

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Theatergoers in ancient Rome could be noisy in showing both their enjoyment and their dislike of a performance. One of the ways they made noise was by clapping their hands loudly. The Latin verb plaudere meant “to make a noise by loud clapping.” When Romans were showing their approval of a performance, the word used was applaudere, from which we get our English word applaud. When Romans did not like a performance, they often drove the performer from the stage by loud claps. The word for this was explodere or explaudere, from the prefix ex-, meaning “out, away,” and plaudere. From this word we get our English word explode. At first, explode meant “to drive from the stage by a noisy expression of dislike,” but this sense has all but disappeared.

Example Sentences

One of the shells failed to explode. These occasional skirmishes may soon explode into all-out war. The birds suddenly exploded into flight. The building exploded in flames. She looked like she was ready to explode with anger.

Recent Examples on the Web Most public health officials and patients don’t realize that healthcare prices are about to explode.

Robert Pearl, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2022 While not as long or as devastating as last year’s war between Israel and Hamas, the August strikes have reinforced fears of how war can suddenly explode in the midst of daily life.

Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Aug. 2022 The brand’s innovative cast aluminum Motomag wheels revolutionized BMX, which would explode in popularity over the years to follow.

Michelle Bruton, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 Miss Manners does, on occasion, supply responses which, though faultlessly polite, cause an offender to explode in a burst of mortification and apology.

Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 4 Aug. 2022 Astronomers estimate that, on average, between one and three stars ought to explode in our galaxy every century.

Dan Falk, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Aug. 2022 My trip, on the other hand, was on a rocket filled with hydrogen that does burn and can explode with human error.

Jim Clash, Forbes, 4 July 2022 The concert scenes, which reproduce much of the Pistols’ brief catalog, explode with delirious violence.

James Poniewozik, New York Times, 30 May 2022 The ensuing three decades have seen the tech sector explode with new ways to interrupt your peaceful afternoons.

Sunset Magazine, 24 May 2022 See More

单词	explode
释义	explode verb ex·plode ik-ˈsplōd exploded; exploding intransitive verb 1 : to burst forth with sudden violence or noise from internal energy: such as a : to undergo a rapid chemical or nuclear reaction with the production of noise, heat, and violent expansion of gases dynamite explodes b : to burst violently as a result of pressure from within 2 a : to give forth a sudden strong and noisy outburst of emotion exploded in anger b : to move with sudden speed and force exploded from the starting gate 3 : to increase rapidly the population of the city exploded 4 : to suggest an explosion (as in appearance or effect) shrubs exploded with blossoms transitive verb 1 : to cause to explode or burst noisily explode a bomb 2 : to bring into disrepute or discredit explode a theory 3 archaic : to drive from the stage by noisy disapproval exploder noun Did you know? Theatergoers in ancient Rome could be noisy in showing both their enjoyment and their dislike of a performance. One of the ways they made noise was by clapping their hands loudly. The Latin verb plaudere meant “to make a noise by loud clapping.” When Romans were showing their approval of a performance, the word used was applaudere, from which we get our English word applaud. When Romans did not like a performance, they often drove the performer from the stage by loud claps. The word for this was explodere or explaudere, from the prefix ex-, meaning “out, away,” and plaudere. From this word we get our English word explode. At first, explode meant “to drive from the stage by a noisy expression of dislike,” but this sense has all but disappeared. Synonyms blow blow up burst crump detonate go off pop See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences One of the shells failed to explode. These occasional skirmishes may soon explode into all-out war. The birds suddenly exploded into flight. The building exploded in flames. She looked like she was ready to explode with anger. Recent Examples on the Web Most public health officials and patients don’t realize that healthcare prices are about to explode. Robert Pearl, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2022 While not as long or as devastating as last year’s war between Israel and Hamas, the August strikes have reinforced fears of how war can suddenly explode in the midst of daily life. Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Aug. 2022 The brand’s innovative cast aluminum Motomag wheels revolutionized BMX, which would explode in popularity over the years to follow. Michelle Bruton, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 Miss Manners does, on occasion, supply responses which, though faultlessly polite, cause an offender to explode in a burst of mortification and apology. Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 4 Aug. 2022 Astronomers estimate that, on average, between one and three stars ought to explode in our galaxy every century. Dan Falk, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Aug. 2022 My trip, on the other hand, was on a rocket filled with hydrogen that does burn and can explode with human error. Jim Clash, Forbes, 4 July 2022 The concert scenes, which reproduce much of the Pistols’ brief catalog, explode with delirious violence. James Poniewozik, New York Times, 30 May 2022 The ensuing three decades have seen the tech sector explode with new ways to interrupt your peaceful afternoons. Sunset Magazine, 24 May 2022 See More Word History Etymology Latin explodere to drive off the stage by clapping, from ex- + plaudere to clap First Known Use 1615, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 3 Phrases Containing explode burst/explode into flames burst/explode into flames Kids Definition explode verb ex·plode ik-ˈsplōd exploded; exploding 1 : to burst or cause to burst with violence and noise The bomb exploded. 2 : to suddenly show or say with great emotion He exploded with anger. Medical Definition explode verb ex·plode ik-ˈsplōd exploded; exploding transitive verb : to cause to explode or burst noisily explode a bomb intransitive verb : to undergo a rapid chemical or nuclear reaction with the production of noise, heat, and violent expansion of gases explode verb 1 as in to detonate to break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure the building was wrecked when a powerful bomb exploded Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance detonate pop blow burst crump shatter blow up smash go off fire fragment splinter balloon mushroom shoot discharge burgeon bourgeon Antonyms & Near Antonyms implode collapse fizzle 2 as in to shatter to cause to break open or into pieces by or as if by an explosive the bomb was so powerful that it exploded windows in several neighboring buildings Synonyms & Similar Words shatter smash burst blow destroy demolish pop detonate blast dynamite blow up annihilate wreck ruin decimate fragment splinter discharge Antonyms & Near Antonyms collapse implode 3 as in to erupt to develop suddenly and violently the mayor's latest unpopular decision caused long-suppressed resentment to explode into open anger Synonyms & Similar Words erupt break out swell skyrocket flame detonate burst (forth) flare (up) rocket proliferate mount blaze (up) snowball multiply balloon mushroom wax touch off burgeon bourgeon blow up
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