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blare

Elementary (A2)

IPA: //blɛr//

KK: /blɛr/

intransitive verb
Definition

To make a loud, harsh sound, often like a horn or siren.


Example

The car's horn began to blare as it approached the intersection.


Tense Forms

Past: blared

Past Participle: blared


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear that music blare from the neighbor's apartment last night?
Sloth B
Yeah, it was so loud! I could barely focus on my book.
Sloth A
I know, right? It's hard to relax when it keeps blaring like that.
Sloth B
Exactly! I hope they turn it down soon.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
blast
bellow
howl
Antonyms
whisper
muffle
hush
noun
Definition

A loud and harsh sound, often associated with horns or alarms.


Example

The blare of the siren could be heard from blocks away.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear that blare from the concert last night?
Sloth B
Yeah, it was so loud that I could feel it in my chest!
Sloth A
I know, right? The blare of the trumpets was especially intense.
Sloth B
transitive verb
Definition

To make a loud, harsh sound, often used to describe the noise made by a horn or siren.


Example

The car's horn began to blare as it approached the intersection.


Tense Forms

Past: blared

Past Participle: blared


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear the news? They really blare those headlines everywhere!
Sloth B
I know, right? It feels like they want everyone to know about it.
Sloth A
It's hard to ignore when they blare the same story all day long.
Root Explanation

The word 'blare' originates from Middle English 'blaren', meaning to cry out or shout. It is likely imitative in nature, reflecting the loud, harsh sound it describes.

Memory Tip

Imagine a loud, harsh sound that 'cries out' — that's what 'blare' means.

Visually Confused Words
ablare
blae
bare
bleared
beglare
slare
larve
large
Is this page helpful?
Totally! It really added to the energy of the whole show.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
blast
clang
ring
Antonyms
whisper
silence
muteness
Sloth B
Exactly! Sometimes I just want them to tone it down a bit.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
broadcast
announce
declare
Antonyms
whisper
muffle
silence