engaze

/ɛnˈɡeɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to fix one’s gaze on something or someone, or to give one’s full attention to something or someone.

“She engazed the painting for a long time, trying to understand its meaning.”

2. verb

to attract and hold someone’s gaze or attention.

“The bright colors of the sunset managed to engaze everyone in the room.”

3. noun

a prolonged or fixed gaze.

“The engaze of the two lovers was so intense that it seemed as though time had stopped.”

Synonyms

  • gaze
  • look
  • stare

Antonyms

  • avert
  • distract