Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stare
verb
/stɛər/
Definition
To look fixedly or vacantly at someone or something with wide-open eyes.
Examples
- She couldn’t help but stare at the beautiful artwork in the gallery.
- The teacher caught the students staring out the window instead of paying attention.
- He stared in disbelief at the sudden turn of events.
Meaning
Staring is a gaze that is intense and prolonged. It often conveys curiosity, surprise, or even confrontation.
Synonyms
- gaze
- glare
- peer
- watch
- look
