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Synonyms & Similar Words
blaze
flash
burst
flame
gleam
glow
spark
shine
radiate
emanate
beam
glitter
sparkle
shine
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beam
ray
luminosity
incandescence
effulgence
fulguration
coruscation
scintillation
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eruption
explosion
outburst
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detonation
ignition
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inferno
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fire
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combustion
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inflammation
incendiary
Meaning of Flare
The primary meaning of the word "flare" is a brief, sudden burst of flame or light.
Definitions
- A brief, sudden burst of flame or light, typically caused by the ignition of a gas or other combustible material
- A sudden, brief increase in intensity, activity, or emotion
- A device that produces a bright light or flame, used for signaling or illumination
- A sudden, brief outbreak of a disease or condition
Etymology of Flare
The word "flare" comes from the Old English word "flær", which means "a burning" or "a flame"
The modern English word "flare" has been in use since the 15th century, and has evolved to include a range of meanings related to sudden bursts of light, flame, or activity
Example Uses
- The firework exploded in a brilliant flare of color and light
- The argument ended in a flare of anger and recrimination
- The ship sent up a flare to signal its distress
- The disease can cause a flare of symptoms, including fever and rash
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
dimness
darkness
gloom
obscurity
faintness
weakness
decline
decrease
reduction
diminution
subsidence
abatement
extinction
cessation
calmness
tranquility
serenity
peacefulness
stillness
quietness
silence
dullness
flatness
lifelessness
inactivity
inertia
stagnation
quiescence