Meaning

To look steadily and intently at something, usually with admiration, surprise, or thought.
to look steadily and intently at something
a steady intent look; to look steadily and intently in a particular direction

Example Sentences

He gazed at the stars in wonder.

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.

Example Expressions

gaze into the distance

Synonyms

stare, look, peer, glance, observe, watch, regard
Entry 1
stare, look, peer, glance, observe
Entry 2
stare, look, watch, observe
Entry 3
stare, look, glance, regard

Antonyms

ignore, overlook, glance, peek, avert, glance away, avoid looking, turn away
Entry 1
ignore, overlook
Entry 2
glance, peek, ignore, avert
Entry 3
glance away, avoid looking, turn away, ignore

Collocations

gaze at, gaze into, gaze upward, gaze longingly, gaze upon, steady gaze, piercing gaze, admiring gaze
Entry 1
gaze at, gaze into, gaze upward, gaze longingly
Entry 2
gaze at, gaze upon, gaze into, gaze longingly
Entry 3
steady gaze, piercing gaze, admiring gaze

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