[flɛː], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a sudden brief burst of bright flame or light
(e.g: the flare of the match lit up his face)

- a gradual widening in shape, especially towards the hem of a garment


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 16th century (in the sense ‘spread out one's hair’): of unknown origin. Current senses date from the 17th century

[flɛː], (Verb)

Definitions:
- burn or shine with a sudden intensity
(e.g: the bonfire crackled and flared up)

- gradually become wider at one end
(e.g: the dress flared out into a huge train)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 16th century (in the sense ‘spread out one's hair’): of unknown origin. Current senses date from the 17th century