stare
Translation
to stare, to gaze
Examples
Don't stare at people; it's rude.
Don't stare at people; it's rude.
He stared into the distance, lost in thought.
He stared into the distance, lost in thought.
Grammar Patterns
((at sb./sth.)) to look fixedly at (sb./sth.) The cat stared at the bird.
((into sth.)) to look fixedly into (sth.) He stared into the darkness.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gaze, gape, glare; Antonyms: glance, peek
Etymology
From Old English 'starian', meaning 'to look fixedly'.
Memory Tips
Imagine your eyes are 'stuck' looking at something, like you're staring at a 'star'.