soared

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past simple and past participle of

to rise very quickly to a high level:

All night long fireworks soared into the sky.

Temperatures will soar over the weekend, say the weather forecasters.

House prices soared a further 20 percent.

to reach a great height:

The highest peak in the range soars 15,771 feet into the sky.

(of a bird or aircraft) to rise high in the air while flying without moving the wings or using power:

She watched the gliders soaring effortlessly above her.

(of an actor, dancer, etc. or a performance) to be excellent:

Kate Winslet soars in J. M. Barrie's children's classic, Finding Neverland.

There were no bad performances, but few that soared.