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flare
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- pronunciation:
- fleIr
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb, noun
- phrases:
- flare up
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Homophone Note, Word Explorer
part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
inflections: |
flares, flaring, flared |
definition 1: |
to blaze or burn brightly, esp. suddenly (often fol. by "up").
He poured some gasoline over the fire and it flared.- antonyms:
- gutter
- similar words:
- blaze
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definition 2: |
to develop or intensify suddenly (often fol. by "up").
The rebellion flared after the mass arrests.His allergy symptoms really flare up during the spring.- similar words:
- blaze
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definition 3: |
to widen gradually along a length.
The sleeves flare at the wrist. |
related words: |
bell, bosom, burn, dazzle, flame, glare, gleam, rage |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
definition: |
to cause to flare.
The article flared her interest in space travel. |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a bright light or blaze, esp. one that occurs suddenly.
- similar words:
- blaze, flash
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definition 2: |
a device used for signaling or illumination that produces a bright light, usu. by combustion.
The police set up flares around the accident scene. |
definition 3: |
a gradual widening, as along a length.
I don't like the flare of these pants. |
definition 4: |
a sudden eruption or intensification, as of an emotion or action.
She was frightened by the flare of her father's anger. |
related words: |
beacon, candle, flame, glare |
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phrase: |
flare up |
Are you looking for the word flair (a special talent)? Flare and flair sound alike but have different meanings.
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