FLARE

Definition of FLARE

  1. (noun)a shape that spreads outward
  2. (noun)a sudden burst of flame
  3. (noun)a burst of light used to communicate or illuminate
  4. (noun)reddening of the skin spreading outward from a focus of infection or irritation
  5. (noun)a sudden recurrence or worsening of symptoms
  6. (noun)a sudden eruption of intense high-energy radiation from the sun's surface; associated with sunspots and radio interference
  7. (noun)an unwanted reflection in an optical system (or the fogging of an image that is caused by such a reflection)
  8. (noun)a sudden outburst of emotion
  9. (noun)a device that produces a bright light for warning or illumination or identification
  10. (noun)a short forward pass to a back who is running toward the sidelines
  11. (noun)(baseball) a fly ball hit a short distance into the outfield
  12. (verb)burn brightly
  13. (verb)become flared and widen, usually at one end
  14. (verb)shine with a sudden light
  15. (verb)erupt or intensify suddenly