blare
9 synonyms for blare, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To make a loud, harsh sound, especially from a speaker, horn, or instrument.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To make a loud, harsh sound, especially from a speaker, horn, or instrument.
“Music blared from the car's open windows.”
How to use blare
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
blaring music
sirens blare
blare from the speakers
Etymology
From Middle English blaren, likely an imitative word echoing a loud, bellowing sound.
Full origin of blare →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.
