gaze
Translation
to gaze, to stare
Examples
He gazed at the stars for hours.
He gazed at the stars for hours.
She gazed lovingly into his eyes.
She gazed lovingly into his eyes.
Grammar Patterns
((at sb./sth.)) to look steadily at sb./sth. for a long time He gazed at the beautiful painting.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stare, look, peer; Antonyms: glance
Etymology
From Middle English 'gasen', possibly of Scandinavian origin.
Memory Tips
Think of 'gazing' at the stars in a 'daze'. The words sound similar.