soar

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verb

ˈsȯr 

soared; soaring; soars

intransitive verb

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

soarer noun

soar

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noun

1

: the range, distance, or height attained in soaring

2

: the act of soaring : upward flight

Synonyms

Verb

• arise
• ascend
• aspire
• climb
• lift
• mount
• rise
• thrust
• up
• uprear
• uprise
• upthrust
• upturn

Noun

• ascension
• ascent
• climb
• rise
• rising

Examples of soar in a Sentence

Verb

The temperature soared to 100 degrees.

Stock prices are beginning to soar.

The oil shortage sent prices soaring.

The eagle soared above us.

A hang glider soared in the air.

The rocket soared into the sky.

The ball soared out of the stadium.

The mountain soars over 20,000 feet above sea level.

Noun

the soar of the space shuttle never fails to inspire

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Layers of ultra-thin and light outerwear added to the relaxed and easy dressing mood of the season, improving comfort in the soaring temperatures of late. —Alex Badia, WWD, 26 June 2024

This month's unusually high death toll, however, has increased scrutiny over whether authorities took proper precautions as throngs gathered amid soaring temperatures. —Mithil Aggarwal, NBC News, 26 June 2024

Noun

Arizona has entered a period of peak fire danger when temperatures around the state soar, drying out the ground even further and potentially fueling wildfires, but just before the arrival of heavy monsoon rains, which could aid fire crews. —Rafael Carranza, The Arizona Republic, 24 June 2024

While milk sales have crashed in recent decades, these efforts have helped cheese sales soar. —Kenny Torrella, Vox, 31 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English soren, from Middle French essorer, from Old French, from Vulgar Latin *exaurare, from Latin ex- + aura air — more at aura

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1596, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing soar

• someone's spirits soar

Kids Definition

soar

1 of 2 verb

ˈsō(ə)r 

ˈsȯ(ə)r

1

a

: to fly aloft or about

the plane soared into the sky

b

: to sail or hover in the air often at a great height : glide

an eagle soaring in lazy circles

2

: to rise or increase very noticeably (as in position, value, or price)

admission fees soared

soar

2 of 2 noun

: the act of soaring : upward flight