Meaning of the word flares in English

What does flares mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

flares

US /fleər/

UK /fleəz/

a device that produces a bright flame, used for signaling or illumination

Example:

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The ship fired a distress flare.

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Road workers used flares to mark the construction zone.

Synonym:

signal beacon torch light

a sudden burst of flame or light

Example:

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A sudden flare from the campfire lit up the surrounding trees.

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The camera flash produced a bright flare.

Synonym:

flash gleam glare blaze

a gradual widening, especially of a skirt or trousers from the knee downwards

Example:

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She wore jeans with a slight flare at the bottom.

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The dress had a beautiful flare at the hem.

Synonym:

bell-bottom wide-leg expansion spread

to widen gradually, typically towards the bottom

Example:

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The trousers flare out at the ankle.

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The skirt was designed to flare gracefully.

Synonym:

widen broaden spread expand

to erupt or intensify suddenly

Example:

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His anger began to flare.

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The old injury might flare up again.

Synonym:

erupt ignite intensify aggravate