Synonyms for

Stares

Verb / sterz / Another word for stares — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To look at someone or something for a long time without moving your eyes away.

Synonyms & similar words

stare gaze asterisk star gaze peer gawk ogle fix eye watch survey scrutinize inspect contemplate study regard behold view scan observe

Synonyms by register

Formal

gazes observes scrutinizes

Informal

gawks ogles pees

Literary

beholds regards

Antonyms

glances looks peeks averts ignores disregards

Common collocations

  • stares blankly
  • stares intently
  • stares fixedly
  • stares ahead
  • stares at the screen
  • stares into space
  • stares out the window

Word family

noun stare
verb stare
adjective staring

Usage note

To stare implies a prolonged, fixed look, often with a sense of surprise, shock, or intensity. It can sometimes be considered rude or impolite depending on the context.

Example sentences

  1. He stares at his computer screen all day for work.
  2. She stares at the ocean and feels calm.
  3. The teacher stares at the students to make sure they are paying attention.
  4. The boy stares at the sky and imagines shapes in the clouds.
  5. The cat stares at the mouse, ready to pounce.

Quotes

  • I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination. - Jimmy Dean
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there. - Theodore Roosevelt

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