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Definition of blare

blare

/blɛər/
blare
Adverb:blaringly
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Plural:blares
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Past Simple:blared
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Past Participle:blared
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Present Participle:blaring
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blare Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To make or cause to make a loud, harsh, or raucous sound.

Example

"Music blared from the open windows of the passing car."

2

To proclaim or announce loudly, boldly, or ostentatiously.

Example

"Morning newspapers blared the election results across their front pages."

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• noun

1

A loud, harsh, or strident sound, such as that of a trumpet, horn, or siren.

Example

"The sudden blare of the fire alarm echoed down the school hallway."

2

A harsh, glaring, or ostentatious brilliance of light, color, or publicity.

Example

"The mayor announced the new transit project amid a blare of media publicity."

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• Rhymes for blare

• Nearby Words

blankness
blanky
blantyre
blare
blarney
blase
blaspheme

Word Origin & Etymology

Originating in late Middle English (originally meaning to roar, bellow, or weep loudly), the word was borrowed from Middle Dutch blaren, an imitative Germanic verb related to Low German blarren.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Blare. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/blare
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