Synonyms for

Flare

Verb / fler / Another word for flare — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to burn brightly or shine suddenly

Synonyms & similar words

flareup flame flash flarepass irrupt flameup burnup burstout flareout breakopen flair blazeup erupt solarflare blaze glare flicker sparkle radiate shine gleam glimmer burst ignite erupt explode flash flame sputter burn scintillate coruscate luminesce

Synonyms by register

Formal

blaze ignite burn radiate

Informal

light up flash spark

Literary

effulgence incandescence luminescence

Antonyms

dim extinguish quench douse subside wane

Common collocations

  • flare up
  • flare out
  • flare brightly
  • flare suddenly
  • flare of temper
  • flare of light
  • flare into view

Word family

noun flare
verb flare
adjective flaring

Usage note

As a verb, 'flare' can refer to a sudden burst of light or fire, or an outburst of emotion. As a noun, it can refer to a signal light or a type of trousers.

Example sentences

  1. The bonfire flared up when we added more wood to it.
  2. The sun flare was so bright that we had to squint.
  3. The candle flared when he blew it out.
  4. The match caused the paper to flare up.
  5. The car's headlights flared in the dark.

Quotes

  • A single flare can light up an entire night sky. - Steve Maraboli
  • The flare of words, the clash of swords, the smoothness of a worn stone, the grittiness of sand. These are the things that shape us. The things that make us feel alive. - Victoria Aveyard
  • Our lives are not our own. We are bound to others, past and present, and by each crime and every kindness, we birth our future. - David Mitchell

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