Flare

[n] a burst of light used to communicate or illuminate
[n] a sudden eruption of intense high-energy radiation from the sun's surface; associated with sunspots and radio interference
[n] a sudden burst of flame
[n] a shape that spreads outward; "the skirt had a wide flare"
[n] reddening of the skin spreading outward from a focus of infection or irritation
[v] become flared and widen, usually at one end; "The bellbottom pants flare out"
[v] erupt or intensify suddenly; "Unrest erupted in the country"; "Tempers flared at the meeting"
[v] become suddenly excited or angry; "She flares up easily"
[v] burn brightly; "Every star seemed to flare with new intensity"
[v] shine with a sudden light; "The night sky flared with the massive bombardment"

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Synonyms

blaze up, break open, burn up, burst out, erupt, erupt, flame, flame up, flare out, flare up, flare up, flash, solar flare

Related Terms

addition, adjunct, aggrandizement, aid to navigation, alarm, amber light, ampliation, amplification, anger, augmentation, backfire, bake, balefire, bang, be bright, be in heat, beacon, beacon fire, beam, bedazzle, bell, bell buoy, black spot, blare, blast