Flare: meaning, definitions and examples

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flare

 

[ flษ›r ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

emergency

A flare is a signal that produces a bright light or intense heat, typically used in emergencies to attract attention.

Synonyms

beacon, flare gun, signal

Examples of usage

  • The sailors fired a flare to signal for help.
  • She kept a flare in her backpack in case of emergency.
Context #2 | Verb

emotion

To flare means to suddenly become angry or excited.

Synonyms

erupt, explode, ignite

Examples of usage

  • His temper flared when he heard the news.
  • The argument caused emotions to flare up.

Translations

Translations of the word "flare" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น clarรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฎเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Lichtblitz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sinar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟะฐะปะฐั…

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bล‚ysk

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้–ƒๅ…‰ (ใ›ใ‚“ใ“ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉclat

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ destello

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ฤฑลŸฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ฌ๊ด‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆู…ูŠุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรกblesk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรกblesk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้—ชๅ…‰ (shวŽnguฤng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ blisk

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ljรณsglampi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐั€า›ั‹ะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒšแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iลŸฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ destello

Etymology

The word 'flare' originated from the Old English word 'flarian' which meant 'to blaze, shine'. The use of 'flare' in the context of a signal or emergency device dates back to the 17th century. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass a wider range of meanings related to brightness, intensity, and suddenness.

See also: flares.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,105, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.