flare (Meaning)
flare (n)
a shape that spreads outward
a sudden burst of flame
a burst of light used to communicate or illuminate
reddening of the skin spreading outward from a focus of infection or irritation
a sudden recurrence or worsening of symptoms
a sudden eruption of intense high-energy radiation from the sun's surface; associated with sunspots and radio interference
am unwanted reflection in an optical system (or the fogging of an image that is caused by such a reflection)
a sudden outburst of emotion
a device that produces a bright light for warning or illumination or identification
a short forward pass to a back who is running toward the sidelines
(baseball) a fly ball hit a short distance into the outfield
flare (v)
burn brightly
become flared and widen, usually at one end
shine with a sudden light
erupt or intensify suddenly
flare (v. i.)
To burn with an unsteady or waving flame; as, the candle flares.
To shine out with a sudden and unsteady light; to emit a dazzling or painfully bright light.
To shine out with gaudy colors; to flaunt; to be offensively bright or showy.
To be exposed to too much light.
To open or spread outwards; to project beyond the perpendicular; as, the sides of a bowl flare; the bows of a ship flare.
flare (n.)
An unsteady, broad, offensive light.
A spreading outward; as, the flare of a fireplace.
Leaf of lard.
A defect in a photographic objective such that an image of the stop, or diaphragm, appears as a fogged spot in the center of the developed negative.
Synonyms & Antonyms of flare
flare Sentence Examples
- The star emitted an intense flare of light, momentarily illuminating the night sky.
- The astronomer detected a solar flare on the sun's surface, causing radio disruptions on Earth.
- The volcanic eruption sent a spectacular flare of lava and ash high into the atmosphere.
- The athlete's nostrils flared with excitement as they crossed the finish line.
- The flares from the emergency vehicles illuminated the scene of the accident.
- The patient's temperature spiked with a sudden flare of fever.
- The artist's painting exhibited a vibrant flare of color and emotion.
- The politician's speech was marked by a characteristic flare of rhetoric and charisma.
- The gas stove flared up when it was first ignited.
- The singer's voice soared with a dramatic flare, captivating the audience.
FAQs About the word flare
a shape that spreads outward, a sudden burst of flame, a burst of light used to communicate or illuminate, reddening of the skin spreading outward from a focus
burst,flurry, flutter, outbreak, outburst, surge, flare-up,flicker, recurrence, boost
slump, calm,slump, calm,doldrums, doldrums,
The star emitted an intense flare of light, momentarily illuminating the night sky.
The astronomer detected a solar flare on the sun's surface, causing radio disruptions on Earth.
The volcanic eruption sent a spectacular flare of lava and ash high into the atmosphere.
The athlete's nostrils flared with excitement as they crossed the finish line.
