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A flare lit the dark sky.
What does Flare mean?
A bright burst or sudden increase.
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A bright burst of light; also to widen outward or suddenly become stronger.
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Her skirt began to flare at the bottom.
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A small problem can flare into a larger one if no one responds calmly.
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Fade contrasts with flare.
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Partnoun, verb.
MeaningFlare means A bright burst or sudden increase.
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fadeTo lose brightness or strength.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to flare, depending on context.
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