Can Flare Be Used as a Verb?

verb (used without object), flared, flar·ing. to burn with an unsteady, swaying flame, as a torch or candle in the wind. to blaze with a sudden burst of flame (often followed by up): The fire flared up as the paper caught.

How do you use the word flare?

Flare sentence example
  1. A flare of something went through his gaze. ...
  2. The flare in her eyes drew him, promised of passionate depths. ...
  3. As she stared, the silver seemed to flare into a deep glow and swirl around her irises like cars around a racetrack.

What's the difference between flair and flare?

Flare, as a noun, refers to fire or light and spreading or widening; it can also indicate a sudden occurrence (alluding to things uncontrollably going up in flames). Flair, on the other hand, is not a verb, only a noun that is usually followed by for and that refers to talent, inclination, tendency, or style.

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