No. 671 in Greek

ξέσπασε

"Ξέσπασε" means "broke out" or "burst."

In a sentence

Ο κύριος Γιαννόπουλος ξέσπασε σε γέλια κατά τη διάρκεια της συνάντησης.
Mr. Giannopoulos burst out laughing during the meeting.
Used to describe a sudden and spontaneous outbreak of laughter.
Η δυνατή καταιγίδα ξέσπασε χθες τη νύχτα, καταστρέφοντας πολλά δέντρα.
The severe storm broke out last night, destroying many trees.
Used to describe the sudden occurrence of an intense event, like a storm.
Ξέσπασε σε κλάματα μόλις έμαθε τα νέα.
She broke into tears as soon as she heard the news.
Used to describe the sudden onset of crying.

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