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glared

|glared|

🇺🇸

/ɡlɛrd/

🇬🇧

/ɡlɛəd/

(glare)

intense light or stare

Base Form	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Verb	Verb	Verb
glare	glares	glared	glared	glaring	glares	glared	glaring

Etymology

Etymology Information

'glare' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'glaren,' where 'glare' meant 'to shine brightly.'

Historical Evolution

'glaren' transformed into the modern English word 'glare' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to shine brightly,' but over time it evolved to include the meaning of 'staring fiercely.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to stare in an angry or fierce way.

She glared at him for interrupting her.

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Verb 2

to shine with a strong or dazzling light.

The sun glared down on us all day.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45