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flaring

|flar-ing|

🇺🇸

/ˈflɛrɪŋ/

🇬🇧

/ˈfleərɪŋ/

(flare)

sudden brightness

Base Form	Plural	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Adjective
flare	flares	flares	flares	flared	flared	flaring	flared

Etymology

Etymology Information

'flare' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'flaren,' where 'flar-' meant 'to blaze or shine.'

Historical Evolution

'flaren' transformed into the modern English word 'flare' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to blaze or shine,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to burn with a sudden intensity.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to burn with a sudden intensity or burst of flame.

The fire was flaring up in the fireplace.

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Verb 2

to become suddenly angry or excited.

His temper was flaring during the argument.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45