Soar — Defs

01 v. i. To fly aloft, as a bird; to mount upward on wings, or as on wings.

imp. & p. p. Soared; p. pr. & vb. n. Soaring

1.
To fly aloft, as a bird; to mount upward on wings, or as on wings.
“When soars Gaul's vulture with his wings unfurled.” — Byron.
2.
Fig.: To rise in thought, spirits, or imagination; to be exalted in mood.
“Where the deep transported mind may soar.” — Milton.

“Valor soars above What the world calls misfortune.” — Addison.
3.
To fly by wind power; to glide indefinitely without loss of altitude.(Aeronautics)

02 n. The act of soaring; upward flight.

1.
The act of soaring; upward flight.
“This apparent soar of the hooded falcon.” — Coleridge.

03 a. See 3d Sore.

04 a. See Sore, reddish brown.

Phrases & compounds

Soar falcon — See Sore falcon, under Sore.