stare (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈstɛər/
Definition
To look fixedly or vacantly at someone or something with one's eyes wide open.
Examples
He would stare blankly at the wall for hours.
Don't stare at people; it's rude.
She stared in disbelief at the mess her cat had made.
How to Use stare
- stare at (prepositional phrase)
- To direct one's gaze towards something. — "The child stared at the bright lights."
- stare into (prepositional phrase)
- To look fixedly into something, often implying deep thought or vacancy. — "She stared into the fire, reminiscing."
- stare out (prepositional phrase)
- To look outwards from a place, often a window or opening. — "He was staring out at the rain."
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