flare
/flɛə̯/
B2 · Upper Int.★★★☆☆
Simple Meaning
a sudden bright light or fire, or to suddenly become bigger or more angry.
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation📰News & Media⚙️Technical
Upper Intermediate — fluent in familiar topics
Examples in Conversation
“The car's engine flared up and then stopped working.”
“She wore a skirt with a nice flare at the bottom.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A sudden bright light.
Related Words
Synonyms:
burstblaze
Antonyms:
fadedim
Word Family:
flaredflaringflare-up