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GAYZ/ɡeɪz/

To gaze is to look for a long time: gaze at; gaze out of the window. Stare can be ruder; look is neutral and short. As a noun: her gaze. Do not gaze at another screen in the hall. Softer than glare. Do not use gaze for a quick glance (already in the dictionary).

Meaning

To look at someone or something for a long time.

Examples

• “Do not gaze at another candidate’s screen; that is malpractice.”
• “The poem’s speaker holds the reader’s gaze, which is the noun.”

Good to know

gaze at / out of. Noun: a gaze. Neutral long look. Ruder: stare. Quick: glance. Exam halls and literature. Not a peek.

Near in meaning

stare

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