01 v. i. To sound loudly and somewhat harshly.
imp. & p. p.
Blared; p. pr. & vb. n.
Blaring
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To sound loudly and somewhat harshly.
Entry
3 senses · 3 variants
Webster, 1913
Blare
/blĕr/
· IPA /blɛ(ə)ɹ/
02 v. t. To cause to sound like the blare of a trumpet; to proclaim loudly.
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To cause to sound like the blare of a trumpet; to proclaim loudly.“To blare its own interpretation.” — Tennyson.
03 n. The harsh noise of a trumpet; a loud and somewhat harsh noise, like the blast of a trumpet; a roar or bellowing.
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The harsh noise of a trumpet; a loud and somewhat harsh noise, like the blast of a trumpet; a roar or bellowing.“With blare of bugle, clamor of men.” — Tennyson.“His ears are stunned with the thunder's blare.” — J. R. Drake.