soar
to fly upward, as a bird.
to fly at a great height, without visible movements of the pinions, as a bird.
to glide along at a height, as an airplane.
to rise or ascend to a height, as a mountain.
to rise or aspire to a higher or more exalted level: His hopes soared.
an act or instance of soaring.
the height attained in soaring.
Origin of soar
1synonym study For soar
Other words for soar
Other words from soar
- soarer, noun
- soar·ing·ly, adverb
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British Dictionary definitions for soar
/ (sɔː) /
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
the act of soaring
the altitude attained by soaring
Origin of soar
1Derived forms of soar
- soarer, noun
- soaring, noun, adjective
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