give vent

/gɪv vɛnt/
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Other forms: gave vent; giving vent; given vent; gives vent

Definitions of give vent
  1. verb
    give expression or utterance to
    “The graduates gave vent to cheers”
    synonyms: vent, ventilate
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    type of:
    evince, express, show
    give expression to
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