gaze
[ geyz ]
/ geɪz /
verb (used without object), gazed, gaz·ing.
to look steadily and intently, as with great curiosity, interest, pleasure, or wonder.
noun
a steady or intent look.
at gaze, Heraldry.
(of a deer or deerlike animal) represented as seen from the side with the head looking toward the spectator: a stag at gaze.
Origin of gaze
1350–1400; Middle English
gasen; compare Norwegian, Swedish (dial.)
gasa to look
SYNONYMS FOR gaze
1
Gaze,
stare,
gape suggest looking fixedly at something. To
gaze is to look steadily and intently at something, especially at that which excites admiration, curiosity, or interest:
to gaze at scenery, at a scientific experiment. To
stare is to gaze with eyes wide open, as from surprise, wonder, alarm, stupidity, or impertinence:
to stare unbelievingly or rudely.
Gape is a word with uncomplimentary connotations; it suggests open-mouthed, often ignorant or rustic wonderment or curiosity:
to gape at a tall building or a circus parade.
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British Dictionary definitions for gaze
gaze
/ (ɡeɪz) /
verb
(intr)
to look long and fixedly, esp in wonder or admiration
noun
a fixed look; stare
Derived forms of gaze
gazer, nounWord Origin for gaze
C14: from Swedish dialect
gasa to gape at
Medical definitions for gaze
gaze
[ gāz ]
n.
The act of looking steadily in one direction for a period of time.