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flare

/fl/(@)/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. a shape that spreads outward

    noun.shape

    Examples
    The skirt had a wide flare.
    Synonyms flair

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. a sudden burst of flame

    noun.process

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. a burst of light used to communicate or illuminate

    noun.communication

    Synonyms flash

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. reddening of the skin spreading outward from a focus of infection or irritation

    noun.state

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. a sudden recurrence or worsening of symptoms

    noun.state

    Examples
    A colitis flare.
    Infection can cause a lupus flare.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  6. a sudden eruption of intense high-energy radiation from the sun's surface; associated with sunspots and radio interference

    noun.phenomenon

    Synonyms solar flare

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  7. am unwanted reflection in an optical system (or the fogging of an image that is caused by such a reflection)

    noun.phenomenon

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  8. a sudden outburst of emotion

    noun.communication

    Examples
    She felt a flare of delight.
    She could not control her flare of rage.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  9. a device that produces a bright light for warning or illumination or identification

    noun.artifact

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  10. a short forward pass to a back who is running toward the sidelines

    noun.act

    Examples
    He threw a flare to the fullback who was tackled for a loss.
    Synonyms flare pass

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  11. (baseball) a fly ball hit a short distance into the outfield

    noun.act

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  12. An unsteady, broad, offensive light.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

  13. Leaf of lard.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

  14. 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

  1. burn brightly

    verb.weather

    Examples
    Every star seemed to flare with new intensity.
    Synonyms blaze up burn up flame up

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. become flared and widen, usually at one end

    verb.change

    Examples
    The bellbottom pants flare out.
    Synonyms flare out

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. shine with a sudden light

    verb.weather

    Examples
    The night sky flared with the massive bombardment.
    Synonyms flame

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. erupt or intensify suddenly

    verb.change

    Examples
    Tempers flared at the meeting.
    Synonyms break open burst out erupt flare up irrupt

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. To burn with an unsteady or waving flame; as, the candle <i>flares</i>.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

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