flare
intermediateB1/flɛər/ · flare
to burn brightly, usually with a sudden burst of light.
Meanings
to burn brightly, usually with a sudden burst of light.
چمکنا، عموماً اچانک روشنی کے دھماکے کے ساتھ جلنا۔
پھلنا
phulna
Common Collocations
- flare up
- flare into life
- flare of light
Example Sentences
The campfire began to flare as more wood was added.
جیسے جیسے زیادہ لکڑیاں شامل کی گئیں، کیمپ کی آگ پھلنے لگی۔
Jaise jaise zyada lakdiyan shamil ki gayi, camp ki aag phulne lagi.
The signal flare was seen miles away.
اس سگنل کی روشنی کئی میل دور دیکھی گئی۔
Is signal ki roshni kai mil door dekhi gayi.
His temper flared during the argument.
بحث کے دوران اس کا غصہ پھلنے لگا۔
Bahas ke doran uska gussa phulne laga.
Easily Confused With
a burst of light or flame.
روشنی یا شعلے کا دھماکا۔
چمک
chamak
Common Collocations
- signal flare
- flare gun
- flare of light
Example Sentences
The flare illuminated the dark night sky.
شعلے نے تاریک رات کے آسمان کو روشن کر دیا۔
Shole ne tareek raat ke aasman ko roshan kar diya.
He used a flare to attract attention to the stranded boat.
اس نے پھلنے کا استعمال بے یار و مددگار کشتی کی توجہ مبذول کرنے کے لیے کیا۔
Us ne phulne ka istemal be-yar-o-madadgar kashti ki tawajjoh mabzool karne ke liye kiya.
A flare shot up from the camp.
کیمپ سے ایک شعلہ اوپر اٹھا۔
Camp se aik shola upar utha.
💡 Memory Tip
Think of a flare as a bright flame signaling help.
Imagine a bright orange flame shooting into the sky.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
دیکھو تمہاری آنکھوں کا اثر جھلکتا ہے، جیسے شعلہ سوز دل کا رہتا ہے۔
Dekho tumhari aankhon ka asar jhalakta hai, jaise shola sooz dil ka rehta hai.
Look at how the effect of your eyes glimmers, like the flame that remains in a burning heart.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جہاں دھواں ہوتا ہے، وہاں آگ بھی ہوتی ہے۔
Jahan dhuwan hota hai, wahan aag bhi hoti hai.
Where there is smoke, there is fire.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "flaer" — to shine or glow
First known use: 14th century
The term 'flare' originates from the Old English word 'flaer', which pertained to a light or flame, and has evolved in its usage to represent a variety of meanings, including the act of shining suddenly and brightly.