STARE Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word stare. (close relations)
staring
Best Alternatives
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| gaze | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a long fixed look verb • look at with fixed eyes | ||||||
| eyeball | nounn | |||||
noun • the ball-shaped capsule containing the vertebrate eye verb • look at | ||||||
| gape | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an expression of openmouthed astonishment • a stare of amazement (usually with the mouth open) verb • look with amazement; look stupidly • be wide open | ||||||
| look | verbv | |||||
noun • the feelings expressed on a person's face • the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually; look • physical appearance • the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people verb • perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards; look • give a certain impression of being something or having a certain aspect • to physically appear a certain way to another individual or group • search or seek • be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to • take charge of or deal with • convey by one's expression • look forward to the probable occurrence of • accord in appearance with • have faith or confidence in | ||||||
| observe | verbv | |||||
verb • discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes • make mention of • observe with care or pay close attention to • watch attentively • show respect towards • behave as expected during of holidays or rites • follow with the eyes or the mind • stick to correctly or closely • conform one's action or practice to | ||||||
| ogle | verbv | |||||
verb • look at with amorous intentions | ||||||
| peer | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a person who is of equal standing with another in a group • a nobleman (duke or marquis or earl or viscount or baron) who is a member of the British peerage verb • look searchingly | ||||||
| watch | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a small portable timepiece • a period of time (4 or 2 hours) during which some of a ship's crew are on duty • a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe • the period during which someone (especially a guard) is on duty • a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event • the rite of staying awake for devotional purposes (especially on the eve of a religious festival) verb • look attentively • follow with the eyes or the mind • see or watch • observe with attention • be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful • observe or determine by looking • find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort | ||||||
