The term 'effuse' is defined as to pour out or spread freely. This can be seen in the crossword solutions of 'EMIT, ' 'GUSH, ' 'EMANATE, ' and 'SPILL, ' all of which are synonyms for effuse. 'EMIT' is a four-letter word meaning to send out, while 'GUSH' is also a four-letter word meaning to flow out suddenly and in large quantities. 'EMANATE' is a seven-letter word meaning to issue forth, and 'SPILL' is a five-letter word meaning to cause or allow (a liquid, powder, or other substance) to run or fall out of a container. All of these words describe the action of effusing, or pouring out or spreading freely.