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STARE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Stare.

How to pronounce stare:

UK

Stare - as a noun

A fixed look with eyes open wide

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
look8looking12looking at
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Stare - as a verb

Look at with fixed eyes

Example: "The students stared at the teacher with amazement"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gaze14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
look8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Fixate one's eyes

Example: "The ancestor in the painting is staring down menacingly"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
look8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"His intense stare made me feel uncomfortable."
"The child's innocent stare melted my heart."
"The old man gave me a blank stare, as if he didn't recognize me."
"The actress greeted her fans with a warm smile and a wave instead of a distant stare."
"I tried to avoid his piercing stare by looking away."
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Word Game Points

Is STARE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, stare is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

STARE has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.

Is STARE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, stare is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
STARE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 5.

Is STARE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, stare is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STARE has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.

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