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blare

/blɛə(ɹ)/

Meanings
  • Verb

    Make a loud, disturbing noise, especially with a musical instrument or public address system.

    - "The band blared their music during the parade."
    - "The fire alarm blared for several minutes before the fire was put out."

Pronunciation
  1. /blɛə(ɹ)/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with blare
bare , square , glare
Variants
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blare , blared , blares , blaring
Etymology
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Originally meant 'to blow a trumpet' in Middle English.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'blare' is also used in astronomy to describe the bright, continuous emission of light from a star or other celestial body.

  2. In the early days of radio broadcasting, a 'blare' was a type of microphone that produced a loud, distorted sound.


Related Concepts
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  1. Noise pollution: Blare can be considered a form of noise pollution, which can have negative effects on human health and wellbeing.


Culture
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In literature, 'blare' has been used to describe loud, disruptive sounds or scenes. For instance, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, the party at Gatsby's mansion is described as 'blaring' with music and laughter.

How to Memorize "blare"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a loud, disturbing noise, such as a trumpet blast or a car alarm going off.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'blare' with loud, disruptive sounds or scenes.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember that 'blare' starts with the letter 'B' and rhymes with 'bare' to help memorize its meaning.


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