flare

US /fler/
UK /fler/
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1.

a sudden brief burst of bright flame or light

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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.
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flashgleamglareblazeburst
2.

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

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The ship fired a distress flare.
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They used a flare to light up the cave.
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signaltorchbeacon
1.

to burn or shine with a sudden intensity

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The fire suddenly flared up.
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Her eyes flared with anger.
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blazeflashgleamglareignite
2.

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

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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.
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widenspreadbroadenexpandsplay
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flaresflaredflare up