stare

verb
UK: /steər/
US: /ster/

  1. To look at someone or something for a long time.

    1. Don't stare at strangers, it's not polite to stare. [ ] [ ]
    2. I tried not to stare, but his bright pink hair was so unusual. [ ] [ ]

  2. To look with eyes wide open, often because surprised, shocked, or frightened.

    1. I stared at the accident, shocked by the scene. [ ] [ ]
    2. He just stared blankly when I told him the news about the job offer. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

gaze look glare watch
stare noun

  1. A long fixed look.

    1. He gave me a cold stare, then walked away. [ ] [ ]
    2. She returned his stare with a look of equal intensity and disapproval. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "stare" in English means: To look at someone or something for a long time., To look with eyes wide open, often because surprised, shocked, or frightened..

The phonetic transcription of "stare" is /steər/ in British English and /ster/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "stare": gaze, look, glare, watch.

Example usage of "stare": "Don't stare at strangers, it's not polite to stare.". More examples on the page.