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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 blazeflashdazzleglare
    • 2. a gradual widening in shape, especially towards the hem of a garment. Similar wideningspread

    verb

    • 1. burn or shine with a sudden intensity: "the bonfire crackled and flared up" Similar blazeflashflare upflame
    • 2. gradually become wider at one end: "the dress flared out into a huge train"

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    Learn the meaning of flare as a verb and a noun, with different senses and contexts. Find out how to use flare in sentences, with synonyms and related words.

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    Learn the meaning of flare as a verb and a noun, with different senses and contexts. Find out how to pronounce flare and see translations in other languages.

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    a device or substance used to produce such a blaze of fire or light. a sudden burst, as of zeal or of anger. a gradual spread outward in form; outward curvature: the flare of a skirt. something that spreads out.

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

    Learn the various meanings and uses of the word flare, from a device that produces a bright flame to a spreading shape or a sudden outburst. See synonyms, pronunciation, examples and related terms.

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

    Flare can mean a bright light, an outburst, a spreading shape, or a device that produces a blaze. Learn how to use flare in different contexts, such as signaling, illumination, anger, or physics, with examples and synonyms.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishflare verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Learn the meaning, pronunciation and examples of the verb flare, which can mean to burn brightly, to become wider, or to show anger. Find out how to use flare in different contexts and expressions with the Oxford Collocations Dictionary app.