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Flared
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Simple meaning
What does Flared mean?
Spread outward or grew intense.
Dictionary definition
Spread outward, burned suddenly, or became more intense.
Example sentences
Flared in a sentence
easy
The skirt flared at the bottom.
medium
Anger flared during the argument.
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Flared can describe shape, light, fire, emotion, or symptoms becoming stronger.
Synonyms
Words like Flared
spreadExtended outward.
flareRelated word that supports the meaning of flared.
Antonyms
Opposite words
narrowedBecame smaller or tighter.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to flared, depending on context.
Word family
Flared word family
Base word
flared
verb
flaring
Action form of flared.
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Practice 1
What does flared mean?
Flared means spread outward or grew intense.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to flared?
Spread is close in meaning to flared in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of flared?
Narrowed contrasts with flared.
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