Gaze
/ɡeɪz/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo look steadily and intently at something for a prolonged time, typically in admiration, wonder, or astonishment.
/ɡeɪz/
To look steadily and intently, often with fascination or surprise.
The children gazed at the magician's tricks with wide eyes.
💡 Simply: Imagine you see something super cool, like a super cool car or a cute puppy, and you look at it for a while without moving your eyes. That's gazing! It's like you're saying, 'Wow, I like that a lot!'
👶 For kids: To look at something for a long time.
More Examples
She gazed into the distance, lost in thought.
He gazed adoringly at his newborn baby.
How It's Used
"He gazed at the artwork in the museum."
"She gazed upon the stars with wonder."
A steady and intent look.
/ɡeɪz/
His gaze lingered on her face.
💡 Simply: It's when you're looking at something and your eyes don't move around much; they just stay focused. Like when you are staring at a yummy dessert.
👶 For kids: When you look at something for a long time without looking away.
More Examples
The crowd's gaze followed the performer.
She felt the weight of his gaze upon her.
How It's Used
"Her gaze was fixed on the horizon."
"The subject's gaze revealed their hidden emotions."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
lost in a gaze
Deeply absorbed in looking at something.
"She was lost in a gaze, staring out the window."
meet someone's gaze
To look directly at someone, making eye contact.
"He hesitated but then met her gaze."
From Middle English gasen, from Old Norse *gasa ('to stare, gape').
The word 'gaze' has been used since the 14th century and initially carried a sense of wonder or astonishment, but also could imply intense scrutiny.
Memory tip
Imagine you're staring at a stunning view – you're gazing!
Word Origin
"to stare, gape"