Definitions
There are 15 meanings of the word
Flares.
Flares - as a noun
A sudden burst of flame
A burst of light used to communicate or illuminate
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flash11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
visual signalHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Reddening of the skin spreading outward from a focus of infection or irritation
A sudden recurrence or worsening of symptoms
Example: "A colitis flare"
A sudden eruption of intense high-energy radiation from the sun's surface; associated with sunspots and radio interference
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
solar flareAn unwanted reflection in an optical system (or the fogging of an image that is caused by such a reflection)
A sudden outburst of emotion
Example: "She felt a flare of delight"
A device that produces a bright light for warning or illumination or identification
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
device12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A short forward pass to a back who is running toward the sidelines
Example: "He threw a flare to the fullback who was tackled for a loss"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flare pass(baseball) a fly ball hit a short distance into the outfield
Flares - as a verb
Burn brightly
Example: "Every star seemed to flare with new intensity"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blaze upburn upflame upBecome flared and widen, usually at one end
Example: "The bellbottom pants flare out"
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flare outShine with a sudden light
Example: "The night sky flared with the massive bombardment"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flame10Erupt or intensify suddenly
Example: "Unrest erupted in the country"
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break openburst outerupt7irrupt8Example Sentences
"She wore flares that were fashionable in the 70s."
"The car's exhaust emitted blue flares of smoke."
"The bright red flares guided the airplanes to safety."
"She wore flares and a floppy hat to the music festival."
"The flares on the car alerted other drivers to slow down."
Word Game Points
Is FLARES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, flares is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
FLARES has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is FLARES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, flares is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordFLARES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is FLARES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, flares is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordFLARES has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
