English / word
gaze
noun, verb B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
A steady, intent look; to look steadily and intently at something.; a steady intent look; to look steadily and intently in a particular direction
to look steadily and intently at something
To look steadily and intently at something, usually with admiration, surprise, or thought.
In context
01
She kept her gaze on the river at sunset.
02
The speaker held the audience's gaze during the presentation.
Synonyms
stare,look,glance
Antonyms
ignore,glance,overlook
Collocations
steady gaze,piercing gaze,admiring gaze
Verb forms
Past: gazed · Past participle: gazed · -ing: gazing