flare

noun
UK: /fleə(r)/
US: /fler/

  1. A sudden burst of bright light.

    1. The flare lit up the night sky briefly.
    2. The astronaut used a flare to signal their location after the landing.

  2. A gradual widening shape.

    1. Her skirt had a slight flare at the hem.
    2. The architect designed the building with a dramatic flare at the top.

  3. A sudden outburst of emotion or anger.

    1. He had a flare of anger and shouted.
    2. The debate ended with a flare of tempers as both sides refused to compromise.

Synonyms

widen expand outburst ignite erupt blaze burst flash eruption
flare intransitive-verb

  1. To burn with a sudden bright flame or light.

    1. The match flared briefly in the dark.
    2. The campfire began to flare up as more wood was added to it.

  2. To suddenly become angry or emotional.

    1. He flared up when I questioned his work.
    2. She tends to flare up under pressure, but quickly regains her composure.

  3. To gradually widen or spread out from a narrow point.

    1. The road flared as it approached the town square.
    2. The trumpet's bell flared out, projecting the sound effectively.
flare transitive-verb

  1. To display or emit brightly and briefly.

    1. The sun flared its rays over the horizon.
    2. He flared his nostrils in anger during confrontation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "flare" in English means: A sudden burst of bright light., A gradual widening shape., A sudden outburst of emotion or anger..

The phonetic transcription of "flare" is /fleə(r)/ in British English and /fler/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "flare": widen, expand, outburst, ignite, erupt, blaze, burst, flash, eruption.

Example usage of "flare": "The flare lit up the night sky briefly.". More examples on the page.