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   gaze

   /ɡāz/

   verb

   • 1. look steadily and intently, especially in admiration, surprise, or thought: "he could only gaze at her in astonishment"

   noun

   • 1. a steady intent look: "he turned, following her gaze"
   • ▪ (in literary theory) a particular perspective taken to embody certain aspects of the relationship between observer and observed, especially as reflected in the way in which an author or film director (unconsciously or otherwise) directs attention: "the male gaze"

   Word Origin late Middle English: perhaps related to obsolete gaw (see gawk).

   Derivatives

   • 1. gazer noun

   Scrabble Points: 14

   • G

     2

   • A

     1

   • Z

     10

   • E

     1

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › gazeGaze Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   gaze: [verb] to fix the eyes in a steady intent look often with eagerness or studious attention.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGAZE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   GAZE definition: 1. to look at something or someone for a long time, especially in surprise or admiration, or…. Learn more.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryGAZE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   GAZE meaning: 1. to look at something or someone for a long time, especially in surprise or admiration, or…. Learn more.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › gazeGAZE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Gaze definition: to look steadily and intently, as with great curiosity, interest, pleasure, or wonder.. See examples of GAZE used in a sentence.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › gazeGaze - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   gaze: 1 n a long fixed look “he fixed his paternal gaze on me” Synonyms: regard Type of: stare a fixed look with eyes open wide v look at with fixed eyes Synonyms: stare Types: outface , outstare , stare down overcome or cause to waver or submit by (or as if by) staring stargaze observe the stars Type of: look perceive with attention; direct ...

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishgaze verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   gaze (rather formal) to look steadily at somebody/ something for a long time, especially with surprise or love, or because you are thinking: We all gazed at Marco in amazement. peer to look closely or carefully at something, especially when you cannot see it clearly glare to look angrily at somebody/ something for a long time:

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › gazeGaze - definition of gaze by The Free Dictionary

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   Synonyms: gaze, stare, gape, gawk, glare 1, peer 1 These verbs mean to look long and intently. Gaze is often indicative of wonder, fascination, awe, or admiration: We spent the evening gazing at the stars. Stare can indicate curiosity, boldness, rudeness, or stupidity: The children stared closely at the creatures in the aquarium. Gape suggests a prolonged open-mouthed look reflecting amazement ...

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishgaze noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Synonyms look look glance gaze stare glimpse glare These are all words for an act of looking, when you turn your eyes in a particular direction. look an act of looking at somebody/ something:. Here, have a look at this. glance a quick look:. She stole a glance at her watch. gaze a long, steady look at somebody/ something:. She felt embarrassed under his steady gaze.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishgaze verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    gaze (somewhat formal) to look steadily at someone or something for a long time, especially with surprise or love, or because you are thinking: She gazed at Marco with affection. peer to look closely or carefully at someone or something, especially when you cannot see them/it clearly: He peered at me over the top of his glasses.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishGAZE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    GAZE definition: to look for a long time at someone or something or in a particular direction: . Learn more.