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Definition of "Flare" :

noun: (baseball) a fly ball hit a short distance into the outfield

noun: a short forward pass to a back who is running toward the sidelines

"He threw a flare to the fullback who was tackled for a loss."

noun: a device that produces a bright light for warning or illumination or identification

noun: a burst of light used to communicate or illuminate

noun: a sudden outburst of emotion

"She felt a flare of delight."

noun: am unwanted reflection in an optical system (or the fogging of an image that is caused by such a reflection)

noun: a sudden eruption of intense high-energy radiation from the sun's surface; associated with sunspots and radio interference

noun: a sudden burst of flame

noun: a shape that spreads outward

"The skirt had a wide flare."

noun: a sudden recurrence or worsening of symptoms

"A colitis flare."

noun: reddening of the skin spreading outward from a focus of infection or irritation

verb: become flared and widen, usually at one end

"The bellbottom pants flare out."

verb: erupt or intensify suddenly

"Tempers flared at the meeting."

verb: burn brightly

"Every star seemed to flare with new intensity."

verb: shine with a sudden light

"The night sky flared with the massive bombardment."