stare

/steɪr/

Definitions

1. verb

to look fixedly or steadily at something or someone

“She stared out of the window, lost in thought.”

2. noun

the act of looking fixedly or steadily at something or someone

“Her stare made him feel uncomfortable.”

3. noun

a long, steady look at something or someone

“He held her in a long, loving stare.”

Synonyms

  • gaze
  • glare

Antonyms

  • avert
  • look away