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soar

v.
C1 Advanced Oxford US //ˈsɔɹ// UK //sˈɔː// soar

v. to fly high in the sky or to increase very quickly. You use this when talking about birds, planes, or even prices and temperatures that go up a lot.

v. to fly or glide at a great height; to increase rapidly above the usual level.


SIMPLE

The eagle began to soar high above the mountains.

CONTEXTUAL

Stock prices began to soar after the company announced its record-breaking quarterly profits.

COMPLEX

As the thermal currents rose from the valley floor, the gliders were able to soar effortlessly for hours without using their engines.

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Usage

The verb is intransitive and does not take a direct object.

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