blare

UK: bleə | US: bler

Definition

  1. n. a loud, harsh sound or noise (e.g., a trumpet's blare)

  2. vi. to emit a loud, harsh sound (e.g., horns blaring)

  3. vt. to proclaim or announce loudly

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Etymology

"Blare" originates from Middle English blaren, likely imitative of loud, harsh sounds (onomatopoeia). Its Germanic roots echo similar words like Dutch blaren (to bleat) and Old Norse blāra (to roar). The word’s evolution reflects its auditory essence—directly mimicking the brash, resonant noise it describes.

Examples

  1. The blare of car horns filled the busy intersection.

  2. Loudspeakers began to blare announcements across the stadium.

  3. She covered her ears to block the blare of the alarm.

  4. The trumpet’s blare signaled the start of the ceremony.

  5. Protesters blared their demands through megaphones.