Meaning & use
flare
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A sudden brief burst of bright flame or light, or a device that produces one as a signal.
See it in a sentence
The sailors fired a flare into the night sky to signal for help.
Her old knee injury tends to flare up whenever she runs long distances.
A note on using this word
The phrasal verb "flare up" is commonly used for sudden increases in emotion, pain, or conflict.
Words with a similar meaning
blazeburst
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To burn or shine suddenly and briefly, or to become suddenly worse or more intense.
Tensions flared between the two neighboring countries.
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