Pronunciation

/ɡeɪz/

Definitions

• Noun: A steady and intent look or stare. For example: “The child’s gaze was fixed on the toy train.”
• Verb: To look steadily and intently at something or someone. For example: “She gazed out at the ocean.”
  • Transitive usage: “He gazed at the stars all night.”
  • Intransitive usage: “They sat together, gazing into each other’s eyes.”

Phrases

• “Gaze upon” means to look steadily and attentively at something with admiration, awe, or curiosity. For example: “She gazed upon the painting, lost in thought.”
• “To hold one’s gaze” implies maintaining eye contact without looking away, often suggesting interest or intensity. Example: “He couldn’t help but hold her gaze during the conversation.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “His piercing gaze seemed to penetrate through my soul.”
• Verb: “She gazed longingly at the sunset, wishing time would stand still.”
• Transitive: “He gazed at the horizon, searching for signs of the approaching ship.”
• Intransitive: “The tourists stood gazing up at the Eiffel Tower in wonder.”

Synonyms

• Stare
• Look
• Glance
• Peer
• Behold
• Contemplate
• Watch
• Eye
• Study
• Admire