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Having a shape that flares out
“The flared dress was constructed with wire mesh and coated with strips of fabric dipped in a mixed adhesive.”
Fully extended or expanded
Physically open or agape
Past tense for to shine with a sudden intensity
“I saw the stars flare against the velvety darkness.”
Past tense for to burn with a sudden intensity
“Occasionally, these fires would flare into intense blazes like those that make dramatic television footage today.”
Past tense for to spread outwards from a narrow to a wider shape
“Wide bell sleeves that flare at the ends look dressy and vintage.”
(flare up) Past tense for to have a fit of anger
“She believed her mother would flare up at the thought of forgiving those who had tormented her for almost two years.”
(flare up) Past tense for to recur or come back again
“Stella said the illness would flare up and then subside but never completely disappear.”
Past tense for to become excitedly upset or angry
Past tense for to say something quickly and irritably
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