to gaze

Examples

• All

• He often gazes at the stars, dreaming of what lies beyond our planet.

• You are breathing air, observing sunsets, gazing into the night sky.

  Theo Von

• And as we take a look and we gaze into her eyes, she begs.

• I thought you and Tony were still gazing into each other's eyes.

  Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)

• For a moment, his mother was silent, gazing at the water in the swimming pool.

  Fiction book (1990)

• You're not going to change the world by lying on your back and gazing up at the sky, are you?

• His determination and devotion moved the Princess as they gazed into each other's eyes.

• "Thank goodness you are all right!" She gazed pleadingly up at the orange people.

  Fiction book (1990)

• "Immediately, the jewel went dark, and Miranda found herself gazing into Naja's amber eyes."

  Fiction book (1990)

• That's what this guy clearly was, because he was gazing at me as if he'd finally seen a unicorn.

  Academic text (2012)

Synonyms

L

to look

vsto gaze

∞ 1.0

To direct the eyes toward something to see it

is steadier and more intense, often showing admiration or thought

W

to watch

vsto gaze

∞ 1.0

To look at something carefully for some time

is steady attention that focuses on admiration, not long monitoring

S

to stare

vsto gaze

∞ 1.0

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

is steady and often expresses admiration, surprise, or thoughtful attention

C

to consider

vsto gaze

670 2.4

To look at someone or something carefully to understand it

is more visual and expresses feeling rather than careful study

E

to eye

vsto gaze

152 4.8

To look closely at someone with interest

is steadier and more about admiration or thoughtful attention than desire

B

to behold

vsto gaze

• Archaic

131 7.6

To see something impressive, like a beautiful view or event

is a steadier, everyday visual focus rather than formal notice

L

to loke

vsto gaze

• Archaic

9.9

To watch something carefully

is the common modern form used for steady, intent observation

F

to feast one's eyes

vsto gaze

• Informal

6.0

To look at something with great pleasure

is steadier and more neutral, not focused only on strong pleasure

Antonyms

L

to look away

125 2.2

Turn your eyes away from a person or thing that makes you uncomfortable

D

to disregard

119 3.9

Ignore something or someone on purpose

Compounds

C

cycloptic gaze

9.9

A very strong look that focuses all attention on one point

F

flinty gaze

7.6

A hard, cold look that shows no feeling

G

green-eyed gaze

8.2

A look that shows jealousy or anger

S

stoniness of gaze

8.6

A hard, emotionless look that shows someone will not change their mind

How Steady

to stare

∞ 1.0

to gawk

• Informal

27 6.1

to gaze

170 2.6

look

∞ 1.0

to glance

299 1.5

Surface Forms

Etymology