English to English
flare
(fl/(@)/r
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noun (n)
- a shape that spreads outward(noun.shape)Example:
The skirt had a wide flare.
source: wordnet30 - a sudden burst of flame(noun.process)source: wordnet30
- a burst of light used to communicate or illuminate(noun.communication)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)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.
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)
- become flared and widen, usually at one end(verb.change)Example:
The bellbottom pants flare out.
source: wordnet30 - shine with a sudden light(verb.weather)Example:
The night sky flared with the massive bombardment.
source: wordnet30 - erupt or intensify suddenly(verb.change)Example:
Tempers flared at the meeting.
source: wordnet30 - To burn with an unsteady or waving flame; as, the candle flares.(verb)source: webster1913