Meaning & Definition of word "Stare"

Stare

/stɛər/

1. A fixed gaze or look.
- Example: He met her stare without flinching.
2. An act of looking intently at something.
- Example: The stare from the audience made the performer extremely nervous.

1. To look fixedly or vacantly at someone or something with wide-open eyes.
- Example: She couldn't help but stare at the beautiful painting in the gallery.
2. To look at someone or something for a long time, often with an expression of surprise or disbelief.
- Example: He stared in disbelief when he saw the final score of the game.
3. To confront or challenge someone with one's gaze.
- Example: The two rivals stared each other down before the match began.

Middle English steren, from Old English styran; related to Old Norse stara.

stare someone down:

To look at someone in a way that challenges them or shows confidence.

blank stare:

A look with no expression or understanding.

stare into space:

To look with open eyes but not actually see anything, often lost in thought.

gaze:

To look steadily and intently, especially in admiration or thought.

glare:

To stare in a fierce or angry way.

peer:

To look closely or carefully.

Meaning: To stare at someone in an obvious and unashamed way.

Example Sentence: He was totally staring at her.

Meaning: To give someone a look that expresses disbelief or shock.

Example Sentence: When he said that, I just stared.