aflare

/əˈflɛr/

Definitions

1. verb

to start burning or to catch fire; to be set on fire

“The flames will aflare across the dry landscape.”

2. verb

to begin to shine brightly or to be set alight

“The fireworks will aflare in the night sky.”

3. noun

a flame or a fire that has started to burn brightly

“A flare of sparks aflare from the welding torch.”

Synonyms

  • blaze
  • ignite

Antonyms

  • douse
  • extinguish