verb
blare
bleh-uh
verb
1
To make a loud, harsh sound, especially from a speaker, horn, or instrument.
"Music blared from the car's open windows."
"A siren blared as the fire truck raced past."
noun
1
A loud, harsh noise.
"The blare of the alarm woke the whole building."
How to Use Blare
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo sound loudly and harshly, like music or an alarm turned up too high.
Common pairings
blaring music
sirens blare
blare from the speakers
Word Forms
blared past tense, blares plural, blares singular
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Etymology
From Middle English blaren, likely an imitative word echoing a loud, bellowing sound.