flare
verb (used without object)
to burn with an unsteady, swaying flame, as a torch or candle in the wind.
flared
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past participleof flare.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof flare.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
flareverb (used without object)to burn with an unsteady, swaying flame, as a torch or candle in the wind. -
a word derived from
flare.
flareverb (used without object)to burn with an unsteady, swaying flame, as a torch or candle in the wind.
Example Sentences
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Indonesia’s central bank kept interest rates unchanged Wednesday, assessing the impact of rupiah-support measures as currency risks flared again.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
Fighting flared in July when the Houthis, who have for years controlled swathes of northern Yemen, launched a large-scale offensive against Yemeni government forces.
From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026
Yet energy prices flared back up in August after fighting resumed, putting upward pressure on inflation again.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
Tensions flared in court after the jury forewoman sent the judge a note saying one juror would not follow the judge's instructions on reasonable doubt.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
The golden light flared dimly to reveal the dripping face of Eilonwy, her blue eyes flashing with vexation.
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
