soar (sɔː
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Definitions
verb (intr)
- to rise or fly upwards into the air
- (of a bird, aircraft, etc) to glide while maintaining altitude by the use of ascending air currents
- to rise or increase in volume, size, etc ⇒
soaring prices
noun
- the act of soaring
- the altitude attained by soaring
Alternative Forms
ˈsoarer noun ˈsoaring noun adjective Word Origin
C14: from Old French essorer, from Vulgar Latin exaurāre (unattested) to expose to the breezes, from Latin ex-C14: from Old French from Vulgar Latin (unattested) to expose to the breezes, from Latin 1 + a breeze + aura a breeze
Synonyms
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rise,
increase,
grow,
mount,
climb,
go up,
rocket,
swell,
escalate,
shoot up,
