flare - Definition and Meaning

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(noun)

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a sudden brief burst of bright flame or light

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the flare of the match lit up his face

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(noun)

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a gradual widening in shape, especially towards the hem of a garment

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(verb)

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burn or shine with a sudden intensity

examples

the bonfire crackled and flared up

behind him, lightning flared

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(verb)

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gradually become wider at one end

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the dress flared out into a huge train