Stare: meaning, definitions and examples

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stare

[ stɛər ]

^{Context #1}

look

To look fixedly or vacantly at someone or something with one's eyes wide open.

Synonyms

gawk, gaze, peer

Examples of usage

She stared at him in disbelief.
He stared out of the window, lost in thought.

^{Context #2}

intensely

To look at someone or something with one's eyes wide open, typically in a fierce or aggressive way.

Synonyms

fixate, gaze, glare

Examples of usage

She stared at him fiercely, daring him to speak.
He stared at the opponent, ready for the challenge.

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expression

A prolonged look or fixed gaze.

Synonyms

gaze, glare, look

Examples of usage

She gave him a cold stare before turning away.
His stare was so intense, it made her uncomfortable.

Translations

Translations of the word "stare" in other languages:

🇵🇹 olhar

encarar
fitar

🇮🇳 घूरना

🇩🇪 starren

🇮🇩 menatap

🇺🇦 дивитися

🇵🇱 patrzeć

🇯🇵 見つめる (mitsumeru)

🇫🇷 regarder

🇪🇸 mirar

🇹🇷 bakmak

🇰🇷 응시하다 (eungsihada)

🇸🇦 يحدق (yahdiq)

🇨🇿 dívat se

🇸🇰 pozerať

🇨🇳 盯 (dīng)

🇸🇮 gledati

🇮🇸 stara

🇰🇿 қадалу қарау

🇬🇪 მიშტერება (misht’ereba)

🇦🇿 baxmaq

🇲🇽 mirar

Word origin

The word 'stare' originated from the Old English word 'starian,' which means 'to look fixedly.' The concept of staring has been present in human communication for centuries, often used to express various emotions such as curiosity, anger, or intensity. Staring can convey a range of meanings depending on the context and cultural norms.

See also: megastar, star, stardom, starlet, stars, starship, starve, superstar.