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flare

/flˈɛɹ/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

noun

  1. a shape that spreads outward
    “the skirt had a wide flare”
  2. a sudden burst of flame
  3. a burst of light used to communicate or illuminate
  4. reddening of the skin spreading outward from a focus of infection or irritation
  5. a sudden recurrence or worsening of symptoms
    “a colitis flare”
  6. a sudden eruption of intense high-energy radiation from the sun's surface; associated with sunspots and radio interference
  7. am unwanted reflection in an optical system (or the fogging of an image that is caused by such a reflection)
  8. a sudden outburst of emotion
    “she felt a flare of delight”
  9. a device that produces a bright light for warning or illumination or identification
  10. a short forward pass to a back who is running toward the sidelines
    “he threw a flare to the fullback who was tackled for a loss”
  11. (baseball) a fly ball hit a short distance into the outfield

verb

  1. burn brightly
    “Every star seemed to flare with new intensity”
  2. become flared and widen, usually at one end
    “The bellbottom pants flare out”
  3. shine with a sudden light
    “The night sky flared with the massive bombardment”
  4. erupt or intensify suddenly
    “Unrest erupted in the country”

Synonyms for flare

Words that rhyme with flare

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