gaze

Meaning

to look steadily and intently at something

a steady intent look; to look steadily and intently in a particular direction

To look steadily and intently at something, usually with admiration, surprise, or thought.

Example Sentences

She gazed at the beautiful sunset over the ocean.

She met his intense gaze across the crowded room and felt her heart skip a beat.

He gazed at the stars in wonder.

Example Expressions

gaze into the distance

Synonyms

stare, look, watch, observe, glance, regard, peer

Entry 1

stare, look, watch, observe

Entry 2

stare, look, glance, regard

Entry 3

stare, look, peer, glance, observe

Antonyms

glance, peek, ignore, avert, glance away, avoid looking, turn away, overlook

Entry 1

glance, peek, ignore, avert

Entry 2

glance away, avoid looking, turn away, ignore

Entry 3

ignore, overlook

Collocations

gaze at, gaze upon, gaze into, gaze longingly, steady gaze, piercing gaze, admiring gaze, gaze upward

Entry 1

gaze at, gaze upon, gaze into, gaze longingly

Entry 2

steady gaze, piercing gaze, admiring gaze

Entry 3

gaze at, gaze into, gaze upward, gaze longingly