Pronunciation: /flɛr/
noun a sudden burst of anger or emotion
A1 I saw a bright flare in the sky during the fireworks show.
A2 The flare from the torch illuminated the dark cave.
B1 The flare of anger in his eyes was unmistakable.
B2 The sudden flare of pain in her knee made her stop running.
C1 The political situation caused a flare of tensions between the two countries.
C2 The artist's use of color created a beautiful flare in the painting.
verb to burn with a sudden burst of flame or light
A1 The candle flared brightly before going out.
A2 She flared her nostrils in anger.
B1 The fire flared up suddenly, causing panic among the campers.
B2 The argument between the two friends flared into a full-blown fight.
C1 The political tensions in the region flared up, leading to protests and violence.
C2 Her temper flared as she realized she had been betrayed by her closest friend.
formal The solar flare disrupted communication systems on Earth.
informal I saw a flare in the sky last night, it was so bright!
slang She always wears those flared jeans, they look so cool.
figurative His temper began to flare as he realized he had been lied to.
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