flare out
phr. v..phr. v.. to become wider at one end, like the bottom of a skirt or a pair of trousers.
phr. v.. to widen gradually toward one end; often used in the context of garment construction or physical geometry.
The bottom of her jeans flare out over her boots.
The architect designed the base of the tower to flare out, providing extra stability against the wind.
As the dancer spun, her silk skirt began to flare out, creating a vibrant circle of color that captivated the entire audience.
usually intransitive when describing a shape, but can be used transitively in technical design contexts.
connect this to the noun 'flare' used for emergency lights or the shape of 'flared jeans' to help students visualize the widening motion.
The dress flares out of the waist.The dress flares out from the waist.use 'from' to indicate the starting point of the widening, not 'of'.