flare
3 ENTRIES FOUND:
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flared;
flaring
flares;
flared;
flaring
Britannica Dictionary definition of FLARE
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[no object]
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to shine or burn suddenly and briefly
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A match flared (up) in the darkness.
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[no object]
:
to become suddenly excited, angry, or active
— often + up
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Tempers flared [=people became angry] during the debate.
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The fighting flared up again after a two-week lull.
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She flared up [=became very angry] at her brother.
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Her asthma has flared up again. [=her asthma has become suddenly active or worse again]
3
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to open or spread outward
— often + out
[no object]
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pants that flare at the bottom
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the bull's flaring nostrils
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The skirt flares out at the knee.
[+ object]
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The bull flared its nostrils.
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flare
/ˈfleɚ/
noun
plural
flares
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flare
/ˈfleɚ/
noun
plural
flares
Britannica Dictionary definition of FLARE
1
[count]
:
a light that shines brightly and briefly
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the sudden flare of the match
2
[count]
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a very bright light that is used to give a signal, to light up something, or to attract attention
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When the crew saw flares, they knew the other ship was in trouble.
also
:
a device that produces such a light
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[count]
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a shape or part that spreads outward
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the flare at the bottom of the vase
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