flared

verb

Meaning

Burn with a sudden, unsteady, or bright flame.

Examples

The match flared briefly before the wind extinguished it.
Temperatures dropped and the campfire began to flare up against the cold.

Synonyms: blaze, flash, glare, coruscate

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flared

verb

Pronunciation: /flɛər/

Definition

Burn with a sudden, unsteady, or bright flame.

Examples

The match flared briefly before the wind extinguished it.
Temperatures dropped and the campfire began to flare up against the cold.
The gas stove flared when she turned the knob too quickly.

How to Use flared

flare up (phrasal verb): To suddenly start or become more intense. — "The conflict flared up again after a brief peace."
flare out (phrasal verb): To widen or spread outward. — "The dress flares out at the waist."

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