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flare
(fl/(@)/r )

noun (n)

  • a shape that spreads outward(noun.shape)
    Example:
    The skirt had a wide flare.
    Synonym:
    flair
    source: wordnet30
  • a sudden burst of flame(noun.process)
    source: wordnet30
  • a burst of light used to communicate or illuminate(noun.communication)
    Synonym:
    flash
    source: wordnet30
  • reddening of the skin spreading outward from a focus of infection or irritation(noun.state)
    source: wordnet30
  • a sudden recurrence or worsening of symptoms(noun.state)
    Example:
    A colitis flare.
    Infection can cause a lupus flare.
    source: wordnet30
  • a sudden eruption of intense high-energy radiation from the sun's surface; associated with sunspots and radio interference(noun.phenomenon)
    Synonym:
    solar flare
    source: wordnet30
  • am unwanted reflection in an optical system (or the fogging of an image that is caused by such a reflection)(noun.phenomenon)
    source: wordnet30
  • a sudden outburst of emotion(noun.communication)
    Example:
    She felt a flare of delight.
    She could not control her flare of rage.
    source: wordnet30
  • a device that produces a bright light for warning or illumination or identification(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • a short forward pass to a back who is running toward the sidelines(noun.act)
    Example:
    He threw a flare to the fullback who was tackled for a loss.
    Synonym:
    flare pass
    source: wordnet30
  • (baseball) a fly ball hit a short distance into the outfield(noun.act)
    source: wordnet30
  • An unsteady, broad, offensive light.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • Leaf of lard.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • 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.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • burn brightly(verb.weather)
    Example:
    Every star seemed to flare with new intensity.
    Synonym:
    blaze up, burn up, flame up
    source: wordnet30
  • become flared and widen, usually at one end(verb.change)
    Example:
    The bellbottom pants flare out.
    Synonym:
    flare out
    source: wordnet30
  • shine with a sudden light(verb.weather)
    Example:
    The night sky flared with the massive bombardment.
    Synonym:
    flame
    source: wordnet30
  • erupt or intensify suddenly(verb.change)
    Example:
    Tempers flared at the meeting.
    Synonym:
    break open, burst out, erupt, flare up, irrupt
    source: wordnet30
  • To burn with an unsteady or waving flame; as, the candle flares.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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