flare Definition

flare
verb flared, flaring

intr
1. To burn with sudden brightness.

Thesaurus: burn, flash, blaze, burst, glare, flame, explode, erupt, flicker.
intr
2. To explode into anger.
tr & intr
3. To widen towards the edge.

noun

1. A sudden blaze of bright light.

Thesaurus: flash, flame, glare, flicker, blaze, burst, dazzle.
2. A device composed of combustible material that produces a sudden blaze of intense light, and is activated to give warning, emergency illumination (eg on an airfield), or a distress signal (eg at sea).
3. In chemical plants and oil refineries: a device for burning off superfluous combustible gas or oil, in order to ensure its safe disposal.
4. Short for solar flare.
5a. A widening out towards the edges;

Example: sleeves with a wide flare
Thesaurus: widening, broadening, splay.
5b. A flared edge.

Etymology: 16c.

Phrasal Verb: flare up

To explode into anger.To burst into a blaze suddenly.