What does FLARE mean?

Flare 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

2. Definitions:

• a sudden burst of bright light or flame
• a sudden outburst of emotion or activity
• to burst into flame or light up suddenly
• to become wider at one end or part
• to suddenly become angry or emotional

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /fler/
• UK: /flɛː/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "flare" originated from the Old English word "flǣr," which means "a flame or light." The noun form of "flare" refers to a sudden burst of light or flame, while the verb form refers to the act of bursting into flame or lighting up suddenly. "Flare" can also mean a sudden outburst of emotion or activity. It is commonly used in the context of astronomy, where it refers to a sudden increase in brightness of a star or other celestial object.

5. Synonyms:

• blaze
• burst
• flash
• glare
• ignite

6. Related Words:

• blaze
• burst
• flash
• glare
• spark

7. Example Sentences:

• The flare of the match lit up the dark room.
• Her temper flared up when she heard the news.
• The stars sudden flare was visible from Earth.
• The dress flared out at the bottom.
• The fireworks display was a dazzling flare of colors and lights.