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   flare

   /flɛː/

   noun

   • 1. a sudden brief burst of bright flame or light: "the flare of the match lit up his face" Similar blazeflashdazzleglareburstunsteady flameflickerglimmershimmergleam
   • ▪ a device producing a very bright flame, used especially as a signal or marker: "a distress flare" Similar distress signalrocketVery lightbeaconlightflashlightsignal
   • ▪ a sudden burst of intense emotion: "she felt a flare of anger within her" Similar burstrushattackeruptionexplosionboutspasmrare:access
   • ▪ a sudden recurrence of an inflammation or other medical condition: "corticosteroid treatment for colitis flares"
   • ▪ a sudden explosion in the chromosphere and corona of the sun or another star, resulting in an intense burst of radiation.
   • ▪ extraneous illumination on film caused by internal reflection in the camera.
   • 2. a gradual widening in shape, especially towards the hem of a garment. Similar wideningspread
   • ▪ trousers whose legs get progressively wider from the knees down.
   • ▪ an upward and outward curve of a ship's bows, designed to throw the water outwards when in motion.

   verb

   • 1. burn or shine with a sudden intensity: "the bonfire crackled and flared up" Similar blazeflashflare upflameburn unsteadilyburn violentlyburn upgleamglowglistensparkleglitterflickerglimmerscintillate
   • ▪ (of a situation or emotion) suddenly become intense or violent: "tempers flared as supporters scuffled with other passengers"
   • ▪ (of a person) suddenly become angry: "she flared up, shouting at Geoffrey"
   • 2. gradually become wider at one end: "the dress flared out into a huge train"
   • ▪ (of a person's nostrils) dilate: "his head lifted fractionally, his nostrils flaring" Similar spreadbroadenwidenget widerexpandsplaydilate
   • ▪ (of a person) cause (the nostrils) to dilate.

   Word Origin mid 16th century (in the sense ‘spread out one's hair’): of unknown origin. Current senses date from the 17th century.

   Scrabble Points: 8

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFLARE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   FLARE definition: 1. to burn brightly either for a short time or not regularly: 2. When something bad such as…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › flareFlare Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of FLARE is a fire or blaze of light used especially to signal, illuminate, or attract attention; also : a device or composition used to produce such a flare. How to use flare in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFLARE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   FLARE meaning: 1. to burn brightly either for a short time or not regularly: 2. When something bad such as…. Learn more.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFLARE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A flare is a small device that produces a bright flame. Flares are used as signals, for example on ships.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › flareFLARE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Flare definition: to burn with an unsteady, swaying flame, as a torch or candle in the wind.. See examples of FLARE used in a sentence.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › flareFlare - definition of flare by The Free Dictionary

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   flare. a bright light: in case of emergency, light a flare; an outburst; to burst out in sudden, fierce activity and passion: Violence flared up in the ghetto after the verdict. Not to be confused with: flair – skill; aptitude; a natural talent or ability; bent; knack: a flair for writing comedy.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of flare – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   FLARE definition: 1. If something bad such as anger or pain flares or flares up, it suddenly starts or gets worse…. Learn more.