soar

US /sɔːr/

UK /sɔːr/

1.

fly or rise high in the air

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The eagle began to soar above the mountains.

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Her spirits soared as she heard the good news.

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fly ascend climb rise mount

2.

increase rapidly above the usual level

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Prices for gas are expected to soar this summer.

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Company profits soared after the new product launch.

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surge rocket escalate climb increase

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soaring