flare vs widen

flare is a noun but widen is not a noun.

flare and widen both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
flare	Yes	No	Yes	No
widen	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, widen is a hypernym of flare; that is, widen is a word with a broader meaning than flare:

flare: become flared and widen, usually at one end
widen: become broader or wider or more extensive

flare (noun)	widen (noun)
(baseball) a fly ball hit a short distance into the outfield
a short forward pass to a back who is running toward the sidelines
a device that produces a bright light for warning or illumination or identification
a burst of light used to communicate or illuminate
a sudden outburst of emotion
a sudden eruption of intense high-energy radiation from the sun's surface; associated with sunspots and radio interference
an unwanted reflection in an optical system (or the fogging of an image that is caused by such a reflection)
a sudden burst of flame
a shape that spreads outward
reddening of the skin spreading outward from a focus of infection or irritation
a sudden recurrence or worsening of symptoms

flare (verb)	widen (verb)
become flared and widen, usually at one end	become broader or wider or more extensive
erupt or intensify suddenly	extend in scope or range or area
burn brightly	make wider
shine with a sudden light	make (clothes) larger

Difference between flare and widen

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