flare

[fler]

flare Definition

• 1. a sudden brief burst of bright flame or light
• 2. a gradual widening, especially towards the end
• 3. a sudden outburst of emotion

Using flare: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "flare" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The match flared and went out.

• Example

  The fire flared up again.

• Example

  Her nostrils flared in anger.

• Example

  The skirt flares out at the bottom.

flare Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for flare

• blaze
• burst
• flash
• glare
• spark

Antonyms for flare

• extinguish
• smother

Idioms Using flare

• flare one's nostrils

  to show anger or annoyance

  Example

  She flared her nostrils in disgust.

• flare into life

  to suddenly start working or being active

  Example

  The engine flared into life after several attempts.

• flare a path

  to light a path or area with flares

  Example

  The rescue team flared a path through the forest.

Phrases with flare

• flare up

  to suddenly become angry or violent

  Example

  He flared up when he heard the news.

• flare out

  to spread outwards from a narrow point

  Example

  The dress flares out at the bottom.

• flare gun

  a gun that fires a signal flare to attract attention

  Example

  The sailors fired a flare gun to signal for help.

Origins of flare

origin unknown

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Summary: flare in Brief

The term 'flare' [fler] refers to sudden or gradual bursts of light, flame, or emotion. It can be used as a verb or noun, as in 'The match flared and went out.' 'Flare' also extends into phrases like 'flare up,' indicating sudden anger, and idioms like 'flare into life,' denoting sudden activity.