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blare

|blare|

B2

🇺🇸

/blɛr/

🇬🇧

/blɛə/

loud sound

Etymology
Etymology Information

'blare' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'blaren,' where it meant 'to sound loudly.'

Historical Evolution

'blaren' transformed into the modern English word 'blare.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to sound loudly,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a loud, harsh sound.

The blare of the horn startled everyone.

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Verb 1

to make a loud, harsh sound.

The sirens blared through the night.

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Last updated: 2025/02/16 05:36