verb
gaze
gayz
verb
1
To look at something steadily and for a long time, often in wonder, admiration, or deep thought.
"She gazed out of the window, lost in thought."
"They stood gazing at the stars for hours."
noun
1
A long, steady, intent look.
"His gaze lingered on the old photograph."
"She felt his gaze from across the room."
How to Use Gaze
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA long, fixed look, or the act of looking at something that way.
Common mistake
Gaze implies a sustained, often thoughtful look — it's stronger than a quick "glance," which is brief.
Common pairings
gaze into the distance
meet someone's gaze
a fixed gaze
avert one's gaze
Word Forms
gazed past tense, gazes plural, gazes singular
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Etymology
From Middle English gasen; likely related to a Scandinavian root connected to staring or gaping.