First Known Use: 14th century
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1soar
intransitive verb \ˈsȯr\
: to increase very quickly in amount or price
: to fly or sail often at a great height by floating on air currents
: to rise quickly upward to a great height
Full Definition of SOAR
1
a : to fly aloft or about b (1) : to sail or hover in the air often at a great height : glide (2) of a glider : to fly without engine power and without loss of altitude
2
: to rise or increase dramatically (as in position, value, or price) <stocks soared>
3
: to ascend to a higher or more exalted level <makes my spirits soar>
4
: to rise to majestic stature
— soar·er noun
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Origin of SOAR
Middle English soren, from Middle French essorer, from Old French, from Vulgar Latin *exaurare, from Latin ex- + aura air — more at aura
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2soar
noun
Definition of SOAR
1
: the range, distance, or height attained in soaring
2
: the act of soaring : upward flight
First Known Use of SOAR
1596
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SOAR Defined for Kids
soar
verb \ˈsȯr\
soaredsoar·ing
Definition of SOAR for Kids
1
: to fly or glide through the air often at a great height <An eagle soared overhead.>
2
: to increase quickly <Prices were soaring.>
3
: to rise quickly <The ball soared out of the park.> <My spirits soared with the news.>
4
: to rise to a great height <Buildings soared above us.>
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