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blare

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Verb — To make a loud, harsh sound, especially from a speaker, horn, or instrument.

How to use blare

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blaring music sirens blare blare from the speakers

Etymology

From Middle English blaren, likely an imitative word echoing a loud, bellowing sound.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “blare” mean?

The word “blare” means to make a loud, harsh sound, especially from a speaker, horn, or instrument. In plain terms, to sound loudly and harshly, like music or an alarm turned up too high.

How do you pronounce “blare”?

“Blare” is pronounced bleh-uh (/blɛ(ə)ɹ/ in IPA).

How do you use “blare” in a sentence?

Here is “blare” used in a sentence: “Music blared from the car's open windows.”

What part of speech is “blare”?

Depending on how it is used, “blare” can be a verb and a noun.

Where does the word “blare” come from?

The word “blare” comes from Middle English. From Middle English blaren, likely an imitative word echoing a loud, bellowing sound.

How many meanings does “blare” have?

“Blare” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to make a loud, harsh sound, especially from a speaker, horn, or instrument.

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