verb
- to burn with a bright, unsteady flame
- to suddenly become angry or violent
- to spread outward or widen
noun
- a bright flame or light
- a device that produces a bright light as a signal
- a sudden outburst of anger or emotion
Examples
- The candle began to flare in the wind.
- His temper flared when he heard the news.
- Her skirt flared out as she spun around.
- The flare from the torch lit up the cave.
- The ship sent up a flare to signal for help.
- There was a flare of anger in his eyes.
- The pilot saw a flare on the runway.
- Her nostrils flared with indignation.