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verb (used without object)
1.
to look steadily and intently, as with great curiosity, interest, pleasure, or wonder.
noun
2.
a steady or intent look.
3.
at gaze, Heraldry. (of a deer or deerlike animal) represented as seen from the side with the head looking toward the spectator: a stag at gaze.
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Gazer
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| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English gasen; compare Norwegian, Swedish (dial.) gasa to look
1350–1400; Middle English gasen; compare Norwegian, Swedish (dial.) gasa to look
Related forms
gaze·less, adjective
gaz·er, noun
gaz·ing·ly, adverb
out·gaze, verb (used with object), -gazed, -gaz·ing.
un·gaz·ing, adjective
Synonyms
1. Gaze, stare, gape suggest looking fixedly at something. To gaze is to look steadily and intently at something, especially at that which excites admiration, curiosity, or interest: to gaze at scenery, at a scientific experiment. To stare is to gaze with eyes wide open, as from surprise, wonder, alarm, stupidity, or impertinence: to stare unbelievingly or rudely. Gape is a word with uncomplimentary connotations; it suggests open-mouthed, often ignorant or rustic wonderment or curiosity: to gape at a tall building or a circus parade.
1. Gaze, stare, gape suggest looking fixedly at something. To gaze is to look steadily and intently at something, especially at that which excites admiration, curiosity, or interest: to gaze at scenery, at a scientific experiment. To stare is to gaze with eyes wide open, as from surprise, wonder, alarm, stupidity, or impertinence: to stare unbelievingly or rudely. Gape is a word with uncomplimentary connotations; it suggests open-mouthed, often ignorant or rustic wonderment or curiosity: to gape at a tall building or a circus parade.
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Word Origin & History
gaze
late 14c., of Scand. origin (cf. Norw., Sw. dial. gasa "to gape"), related somehow to O.N. ga "heed." Related: Gazed; gazing.
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American Heritage
Medical Dictionary
gaze (gāz)
n.
The act of looking steadily in one direction for a period of time.
gaze v.
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