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Synonyms & Similar Words
stare
look
glance
peek
glimpse
view
watch
observe
scrutiny
regard
inspection
examination
survey
study
inspection
contemplation
observation
attention
notice
perception
awareness
recognition
scrutiny
gaze
leer
gawk
gape
ogle
behold
see
eye
view
witness
note
mark
discern
detect
discover
espy
spot
glance
peek
peep
sight
spectacle
sightseeing
viewing
looking
beholding
seeing
observing
noticing
perceiving
recognizing
discerning
detecting
discovering
espying
spotting
staring
gazing
ogling
leering
gawking
gaping.
Meaning of Gaze
The primary meaning of the word "Gaze" is to look steadily and intently at something or someone.
Definitions
- To look steadily and intently at something or someone, often in admiration, surprise, or thought.
- A steady, intent look at something or someone.
- To look at something or someone with a particular feeling or attitude, such as admiration, desire, or hostility.
Etymology of Gaze
The word "Gaze" originates from the Old French word "gazer", which is derived from the Latin word "gaudere", meaning "to rejoice" or "to delight in".
Historically, the word "Gaze" has been used to describe a steady, intent look, often with connotations of admiration, surprise, or fascination.
Example Uses
- She gazed out at the breathtaking view from the top of the mountain.
- He gazed into her eyes, searching for a glimmer of hope.
- The crowd gazed in awe at the magnificent spectacle.
- She gazed at the painting, trying to understand the artist's intention.
- He gazed out at the sea, lost in thought.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
ignore
disregard
overlook
neglect
dismiss
reject
refuse
avoid
shun
evade
escape
flee
avert
divert
distract
glance
peek
look away
turn away
ignore
neglect
disregard
overlook
bypass
pass over
skip
omit
exclude
leave out
reject
refuse
decline
repudiate
spurn
disdain
scorn
despise
abhor
detest
loathe
hate.