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What is another word for Stare? – 203 Stare Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    gaze look glance peek peer watch observe view behold eye regard scrutinize inspect examine study survey contemplate muse ponder stare down gawk gape leer ogle spy sight espy descry notice perceive see view take in regard consider inspect study survey contemplate muse ponder meditate reflect deliberate brood ruminate glare scowl frown gape gawk goggle gazing looking watching observing viewing beholding eyeing regarding scrutinizing inspecting examining studying surveying contemplating musing pondering

    Meaning of Stare

    The primary meaning of the word "stare" is to look fixedly at something or someone.

    Definitions

    • To look fixedly at something or someone, often with a sense of surprise, admiration, or rudeness
    • To look at something or someone for a long time, often with a sense of fascination or curiosity
    • To direct one's gaze at something or someone, often with a sense of intensity or concentration

    Etymology of Stare

    The word "stare" has its roots in Old English "starian", which means "to stare", and is related to the Proto-Germanic word "stariz", also meaning "to stare"
    The word has been used in English since the 9th century, and has evolved to encompass a range of meanings related to looking, gazing, and regarding

    Example Uses

    • She stared at the painting in awe, taking in the vibrant colors and intricate details
    • He stared out the window, lost in thought and oblivious to the world around him
    • The crowd stared at the celebrity, mesmerized by her presence and charisma

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    glance peek look away avert avoid ignore disregard overlook neglect dismiss reject refuse shun spurn snub turn away divert distract detract absent inattentive oblivious unaware unconscious heedless careless indifferent apathetic disinterested uninterested uncurious incurious

    Related Nouns

    gaze look glance peek view observation scrutiny inspection examination study survey contemplation muse pondering reflection deliberation brooding rumination glare scowl frown stare eyes face expression countenance regard attention notice perception awareness consciousness mindfulness

    Related Verbs

    gaze look glance peek view watch observe regard scrutinize inspect examine study survey contemplate muse ponder stare glare scowl frown gawk gape ogle spy sight espy descry notice perceive see behold eye consider deliberate brood ruminate reflect

    Related Adjectives

    fixed intent intense concentrated fascinated curious surprised admiring rude impolite inconsiderate thoughtless careless inattentive oblivious unaware unconscious heedless indifferent apathetic disinterested uninterested uncurious incurious watchful observant attentive mindful aware conscious deliberate intentional purposeful