Synonyms for

Soar

Verb / sɔ:r / Another word for soar — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To fly high in the air, often in circles

Synonyms & similar words

sailplane soarupwards hangglide soarup zoom surge fly glide ascend rise float hover drift sail waft levitate uplift wing skim coast flit flitter flutter swoop dive plunge

Synonyms by register

Formal

ascend mount climb

Informal

fly high take off go up

Literary

wing skyrocket

Antonyms

fall drop descend plunge sink dive

Common collocations

  • soar to new heights
  • soar like an eagle
  • soar through the air
  • soar above the clouds
  • soar in popularity
  • soar in value
  • soar upwards

Word family

verb soar
adjective soaring

Usage note

Primarily used to describe upward flight, often at a great height. Can also be used figuratively for rapid increases in value or popularity.

Example sentences

  1. The bird soared high in the sky.
  2. The airplane will soar over the clouds.
  3. The kite will soar in the wind.
  4. The balloon will soar up into the air.
  5. The eagle will soar above the mountains.

Quotes

  • If you want to soar, you have to give up everything that weighs you down. -Toni Morrison
  • I want to be like a sunflower; so that even on the darkest days I will stand tall and find the sunlight. -Unknown
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. -Steve Jobs

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