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flare out

phr. v..
C1 Advanced Oxford

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.


SIMPLE

The bottom of her jeans flare out over her boots.

CONTEXTUAL

The architect designed the base of the tower to flare out, providing extra stability against the wind.

COMPLEX

As the dancer spun, her silk skirt began to flare out, creating a vibrant circle of color that captivated the entire audience.

Particles
out
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
flare + out
Usage

usually intransitive when describing a shape, but can be used transitively in technical design contexts.

Teaching tip

connect this to the noun 'flare' used for emergency lights or the shape of 'flared jeans' to help students visualize the widening motion.

Pitfall

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'.

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