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gaze

1 gaze /ˈgeɪz/ verb
gazes; gazed; gazing
1 gaze
/ˈgeɪz/
verb
gazes; gazed; gazing
Britannica Dictionary definition of GAZE
always followed by an adverb or preposition [no object]
: to look at someone or something in a steady way and usually for a long time
gaze, gape, stare, and glare mean to look at something or someone for a long time.
gaze suggests looking steadily at something with feelings of interest, wonder, or admiration.
gape suggests looking in wonder or surprise with your mouth open.
stare suggests looking with your eyes open wide, often in a rude way.
glare suggests looking in an angry way.
2 gaze /ˈgeɪz/ noun
plural gazes
2 gaze
/ˈgeɪz/
noun
plural gazes
Britannica Dictionary definition of GAZE
[count]
: a long and steady look
sometimes used figuratively