WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
gaze /geɪz/USA pronunciation
v., gazed, gaz•ing, n.
v. [no object]
n. [countable]
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026v. [no object]
- to look steadily and intently, as with great interest or wonder:He gazed out the window at the sunset.
n. [countable]
- a steady or intent look:an unwavering gaze.
gaze
(gāz),USA pronunciation v., gazed, gaz•ing, n.
v.i.
n.
gaze′less, adj.
gaz′er, n.
gaz′ing•ly, adv.
v.i.
- to look steadily and intently, as with great curiosity, interest, pleasure, or wonder.
n.
- a steady or intent look.
- Heraldry at gaze, (of a deer or deerlike animal) represented as seen from the side with the head looking toward the spectator:a stag at gaze.
- 1350–1400; Middle English gasen; compare Norwegian, Swedish (dialect, dialectal) gasa to look
gaz′er, n.
gaz′ing•ly, adv.
- 1. Gaze, stare, gape suggest looking fixedly at something. To gaze is to look steadily and intently at something, esp. at that which excites admiration, curiosity, or interest:to gaze at scenery, at a scientific experiment.To stare is to gaze with eyes wide open, as from surprise, wonder, alarm, stupidity, or impertinence:to stare unbelievingly or rudely.Gape is a word with uncomplimentary connotations; it suggests open-mouthed, often ignorant or rustic wonderment or curiosity:to gape at a tall building or a circus parade.
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