Pour

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Physical ActionPlay
Use 'pour' when someone actively makes a liquid flow, often by tilting a container. SlideHe expertly poured the tea from the pot.
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Measure QuantityPlay
'Pour' can suggest the amount of liquid, so specify if it's 'a little' or 'a lot'. SlideShe poured a little milk into her coffee.
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Controlled FlowPlay
'Pour' often implies controlled flow, unlike 'spill' which is accidental. SlidePlease pour the syrup slowly over the pancakes.