flare up vs flare

flare vs flare up

flare up is not a noun while flare is a noun.

flare up and flare both are verbs.

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

As verbs, flare up and flare are synonyms defined as:

flare up and flare: erupt or intensify suddenly

Other synonyms of flare up include break open, burst out, erupt, irrupt.

flare up (noun)	flare (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 up (verb)	flare (verb)
erupt or intensify suddenly	become flared and widen, usually at one end
ignite quickly and suddenly, especially after having died down	erupt or intensify suddenly
	burn brightly
	shine with a sudden light

Difference between flare up and flare

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