soar (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /sɔːr/
Definition
To fly or rise high in the air, often with a smooth, gliding motion.
Examples
The hawk soared effortlessly on the thermal currents.
Her spirits soared when she heard the good news.
As the sun set, the balloons began to soar into the twilight sky.
How to Use soar
- soar high (collocation)
- To fly or rise very high in the air. — "The kite soared high in the windy sky."
- soar into (prepositional phrase)
- To move upward into a space or atmosphere. — "The rocket soared into orbit."
- soar with (prepositional phrase)
- To fly or rise alongside something or someone. — "The birds soared with the wind."
- soar to (prepositional phrase)
- To rise to a particular level or position. — "Her career soared to the top of the industry."
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