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STARE Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word stare. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word stare. (close relations)
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gaze
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a long fixed look

verb

• look at with fixed eyes

eyeball
nounn
noun

• the ball-shaped capsule containing the vertebrate eye

verb

• look at

gape
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an expression of openmouthed astonishment

• a stare of amazement (usually with the mouth open)

verb

• look with amazement; look stupidly

• be wide open

look
verbv
noun

• the feelings expressed on a person's face

• the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually; look

• physical appearance

• the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people

verb

• perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards; look

• give a certain impression of being something or having a certain aspect

• to physically appear a certain way to another individual or group

• search or seek

• be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to

• take charge of or deal with

• convey by one's expression

• look forward to the probable occurrence of

• accord in appearance with

• have faith or confidence in

observe
verbv
verb

• discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes

• make mention of

• observe with care or pay close attention to

• watch attentively

• show respect towards

• behave as expected during of holidays or rites

• follow with the eyes or the mind

• stick to correctly or closely

• conform one's action or practice to

ogle
verbv
verb

• look at with amorous intentions

peer
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

• a nobleman (duke or marquis or earl or viscount or baron) who is a member of the British peerage

verb

• look searchingly

watch
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a small portable timepiece

• a period of time (4 or 2 hours) during which some of a ship's crew are on duty

• a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe

• the period during which someone (especially a guard) is on duty

• a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

• the rite of staying awake for devotional purposes (especially on the eve of a religious festival)

verb

• look attentively

• follow with the eyes or the mind

• see or watch

• observe with attention

• be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful

• observe or determine by looking

• find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort

Best Hypernyms For STARE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for stare, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
look looking
Phrases (1)
looking at

Alternatives for GAZE

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