verb
definition
To cause to burn.
definition
To cause inflammation; to inflame.
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To open outward in shape.
example
The building flared from the third through the seventh floors to occupy the airspace over the entrance plaza. (intransitive)
definition
To (operate an aircraft to) transition from downward flight to level flight just before landing.
definition
To blaze brightly.
example
The blast furnace flared in the night.
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To shine out with a sudden and unsteady light; to emit a dazzling or painfully bright light.
example
The candle flared in a sudden draught.
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To shine out with gaudy colours; to be offensively bright or showy.
definition
To suddenly happen or intensify.
synonyms
definition
To suddenly erupt in anger.
synonyms
definition
To be exposed to too much light.