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Meaning of the word flare in English

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flare

US /fler/
UK /fleər/
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Noun

1.

a sudden brief burst of bright flame or light

Example:
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A sudden flare of light illuminated the night sky.
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The signal flare shot up into the air.
Synonym:
flash gleam glare blaze burst
2.

a device that produces a bright flame or light, used for signaling or illumination

Example:
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The ship fired a distress flare.
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They used a flare to light up the cave.
Synonym:
signal torch beacon

Verb

1.

to burn or shine with a sudden intensity

Example:
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The fire suddenly flared up.
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Her eyes flared with anger.
Synonym:
blaze flash gleam glare ignite
2.

to widen or spread outwards, especially at the top or end

Example:
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The skirt began to flare out at the bottom.
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The nostrils of the horse flared as it galloped.
Synonym:
widen spread broaden expand splay
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flares flared flare up