nounπShareA sudden bright light."The sudden flare of lightning illuminated the classroom. "signalenergyphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA source of brightly burning light or intense heat."solar flare"energyphysicssigndevicetechnologysignalfueldisastermilitarynauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sudden eruption or outbreak; a flare-up."The argument between the siblings had a sudden flare, escalating into a shouting match. "eventconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA widening of an object with an otherwise roughly constant width."During assembly of a flare tube fitting, a flare nut is used to secure the flared tubingβs tapered end to the also tapered fitting, producing a pressure-resistant, leak-tight seal."appearancetechnicalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(in plural) Bell-bottom trousers."My brother wore his favorite flare jeans to the school dance. "stylewearappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe transition from downward flight to level flight just before landing."The captain executed the flare perfectly, and we lightly touched down."vehicleactiontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA low fly ball that is hit in the region between the infielders and the outfielders."Jones hits a little flare to left that falls for a single."sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA route run by the running back, releasing toward the sideline and then slightly arcing upfield looking for a short pass."The running back executed a flare route, releasing toward the sideline and then curving slightly upfield, hoping to catch the short pass. "sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareShort for lens flare."The photographer took a picture of the sunset, but the strong sunlight created a bright flare in the image. "artmediatechnologyappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to burn."He used a match to flare the campfire, hoping to get it going quickly. "energyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause inflammation; to inflame."The spicy food flared up my stomach, causing a painful ache. "medicinebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo open outward in shape."The building flared from the third through the seventh floors to occupy the airspace over the entrance plaza. (intransitive)"appearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo (operate an aircraft to) transition from downward flight to level flight just before landing."The pilot had to flare perfectly to ensure a smooth landing on the short runway. "vehicletechnicalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo blaze brightly."The blast furnace flared in the night."energyphenomenaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo shine out with a sudden and unsteady light; to emit a dazzling or painfully bright light."The candle flared in a sudden draught."energyphysicsappearancephenomenaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo shine out with gaudy colours; to be offensively bright or showy."The new student's brightly colored backpack flared with so many logos that it was hard to ignore. "appearancestylecolorChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo suddenly happen or intensify."The argument between siblings flared up quickly when one said something hurtful. "actioneventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo suddenly erupt in anger."When her brother stole her favorite scarf, Sarah flared up and shouted. "emotioncharacterattitudemindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be exposed to too much light."My eyes flared when the photographer's flash went off. "appearancesensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading