Stared: meaning, definitions and examples

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stared

 

[ stษ›rd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

gazing intensely

To stare means to look fixedly or vacantly at someone or something with wide open eyes. It often suggests a prolonged gaze that can indicate surprise, wonder, or sometimes even aggression. Staring can be socially awkward, as it can make others feel uncomfortable. In some contexts, it can express deep thought or contemplation, especially when focused on an object or a scene.

Synonyms

gaze, glare, observe, peer

Examples of usage

  • He stared at the painting for hours.
  • She couldn't help but stare at the magnificent view.
  • The children stared in amazement at the magician.
  • He stared blankly into space during the lecture.

Translations

Translations of the word "stared" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fissurou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เฅ‚เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช starrte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menatap

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะณะปัะฝัƒะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wpatrywaล‚ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฆ‹ใคใ‚ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fixรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mirรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท stara

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ณ๋‹ค๋ดค๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุฏู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรญral

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pozeral

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็›ฏ็€็œ‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zaziral

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stara

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั€ะฐะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒฎแƒ”แƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baxdฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mirรณ

Etymology

The word 'stare' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the word 'starian', which meant to look intently or fixedly. This term can be traced back to Old English 'styrigan', which indicates a sense of looking or directing one's gaze deliberately towards something. The evolution of the term reflects changes in pronunciation and spelling over centuries, with influences from other Germanic languages. The action of staring often connotes a strong focus or fixation, sometimes combined with an element of surprise or shock. The implications of staring can vary widely depending on social context, cultural norms, and individual expression. In literature and art, staring is frequently used as a motif to symbolize contemplation, obsession, or the human experience of perceiving the world around us.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,223, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.