soar
UK: sɔː | US: sɔːr
vi. to fly or rise high in the air
vi. to increase rapidly above usual levels (e.g., prices, popularity)
vi. (figuratively) to feel great happiness or freedom
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The word "soar" traces back to Old French essorer ("to fly up"), derived from Vulgar Latin exaurare ("to rise into the air"), combining Latin ex- ("out of") + aura ("breeze, air"). Over time, it shed its prefix in English, retaining the core idea of upward motion. The word’s evolution mirrors its meaning—shedding weight to ascend effortlessly, much like a bird catching a thermal current.
Eagles soar above the mountains with majestic grace.
Housing prices continue to soar despite economic challenges.
Her spirits soared when she received the good news.
The rocket soared into the sky, leaving a trail of smoke.
His creativity soars when he’s surrounded by nature.