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to flare up
[phrase form: flare]
01
to suddenly become more intense, especially in terms of a situation or conflict
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Inseparable
Particle
up
Base verb
flare
Present tense
flare up
3rd person singular
flares up
Present participle
flaring up
Past simple
flared up
Past participle
flared up
Examples
The argument between the neighbors flared up again, and the police were called.
02
(of fire, flames, etc.) to suddenly and strongly increase in brightness or intensity
Examples
The wildfire flared up due to strong winds, making it more challenging to control.
03
to suddenly become angry or agitated
Examples
His patience finally ran out, and he flared up at the constant interruptions.
04
(of an illness or disease) to suddenly worsen or become active again after a period of improvement
Examples
Her arthritis flared up after a period of remission, causing severe pain in her joints.
