flare

A noun referring to a sudden bright burst of light or flame, or a device that produces such a burst for signaling or illumination.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее внезапную яркую вспышку света или пламени, или устройство, создающее такую вспышку для сигнализации или освещения.esSustantivo que designa una llamarada o destello repentino de luz o fuego, o un dispositivo que produce esa luz para señalizar o iluminar.frNom désignant une soudaine lueur vive de lumière ou de flamme, ou un dispositif produisant cette lueur pour signaler ou éclairer.deSubstantiv, das ein plötzliches helles Aufflammen von Licht oder Feuer bezeichnet oder ein Gerät, das ein solches Lichtsignal zur Warnung, Markierung oder Beleuchtung erzeugt.ptSubstantivo que designa uma súbita explosão de luz ou chama, ou um dispositivo que produz esse clarão para sinalização ou iluminação.zh名词，指突然出现的明亮闪光或火焰，也指为发出信号或照明而制造这种闪光的装置。arاسم يدل على وميض أو لهب مفاجئ وساطع، أو على جهاز يُنتج هذا الوميض للإشارة أو الإنارة.

1. Sudden bright light B1 formal

   A sudden, bright burst of light or flame.

   • The flare from the explosion lit up the night sky.
   • Sailors used a flare to signal for help.
   • A solar flare can disrupt satellite communications.

   ruВспышкаesDestello de luzfrÉclat soudain de lumièredeLichtblitzptClarãozh闪光arوميض مفاجئ

   Synonyme: beamblazeburstflashgleamglintrayspark

2. Widening shape B2 formal

   A gradual outward curve or widening, especially in clothing or design.

   • The dress has a beautiful flare at the bottom.
   • The pants have a slight flare from the knee down.
   • The architect designed the building with a flare at the top.

   ruРасширениеesForma acampanada o ensanchamientofrÉvasementdeAusstellungptAlargamentozh喇叭形arاتساع

   Synonyme: splayspreadsweepwidening

3. Sudden increase or outburst B2 informal

   A sudden, brief increase in intensity or activity, often of something negative.

   • There was a flare of anger in his voice.
   • The patient experienced a flare of her chronic pain.
   • The conflict saw a sudden flare of violence.

   ruВспышкаesBrote, estallido repentinofrbrusque pousséedeAusbruchptSurtozh爆发arاندلاع مفاجئ

   Synonyme: bursteruptionflare-upflashoutburstspurtsurge

• flares plural form
• flares' possessive plural form
• flare's possessive singular form

A verb used to describe a sudden burst of flame, light, or emotion; also used in technical contexts for expanding or spreading outward.

ruГлагол, используемый для описания внезапной вспышки пламени, света или эмоции; также используется в технических контекстах для расширения или распространения наружу.esVerbo que describe un estallido repentino de llama, luz o emoción; también se usa en contextos técnicos para indicar que algo se expande o se abre hacia afuera.frVerbe décrivant une soudaine flambée de feu, de lumière ou d'émotion ; également utilisé dans des contextes techniques pour s'élargir ou se répandre vers l'extérieur.deDeutsches Verb für ein plötzliches Aufflammen von Feuer, Licht oder Gefühlen; auch technisch für das Ausbreiten oder Sich-Öffnen nach außen.ptVerbo usado para descrever uma explosão súbita de chama, luz ou emoção; também é usado em contextos técnicos para indicar algo que se expande ou se alarga para fora.zh动词，用于描述火焰、光线或情绪的突然爆发；也用于技术语境中表示向外扩张或展开。arفعل يُستخدم لوصف اشتعال مفاجئ للهب أو ضوء أو انفعال، كما يُستعمل في السياقات التقنية للدلالة على الاتساع أو الانتشار إلى الخارج.

1. Burn brightly B1 formal

   To burn with a sudden, bright, unsteady flame.

   • The match flared up in the dark.
   • The campfire flared when he added more wood.
   • The gas leak caused the fire to flare dangerously.

   ruВспыхиватьesllamearfrFlamboyerdeHell auflodernptArder subitamentezh闪燃arيشتعل

   Synonyme: blazeflash

   Antonyme: dampenextinguishquenchsmoldersubside

2. Become angry or intense B2 informal

   To suddenly become angry, violent, or intense.

   • His temper flared when he heard the news.
   • Tensions flared between the two groups during the debate.
   • She flared up at his rude comment.

   ruВспыхнутьesEncenderse (de ira o intensidad)frs'enflammer (colère/intensité)deAufflammenptExplodir de raivazh发火arيشتعل غضبًا

   Synonyme: blow upboil overeruptexplodesee red

   Antonyme: abatecalmcooleasequietsubside

3. Spread outward B2 formal

   To gradually become wider at one end.

   • The skirt flares out at the bottom.
   • Her nostrils flared in anger.
   • The trousers flare slightly below the knee.

   ruРасширятьсяesabrirse en forma de campanafrS'évaserdeSich ausweitenptAlargar-sezh向外扩展arاتساع تدريجي

   Synonyme: broadenexpandsplayspreadwiden

   Antonyme: narrowtaper

• flared past participle
• flared past simple
• flaring present participle
• flares third person singular

Phrasal-Varianten: flare outflare up