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stared

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verb (used without object)

to gaze fixedly and intently, especially with the eyes wide open.

to be boldly or obtrusively conspicuous: The bright modern painting stares out at you in the otherwise conservative gallery.

(of hair, feathers, etc.) to stand on end; bristle.

verb (used with object)

to stare at: to stare a person up and down.

to effect or have a certain effect on by staring: to stare one out of countenance.

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Stared is always a great word to know.

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a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.

a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.

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noun

a staring gaze; a fixed look with the eyes wide open: The banker greeted him with a glassy stare.

Verb phrase

stare down, to cause to become uncomfortable by gazing steadily at one; overcome by staring: A nonsmoker at the next table tried to stare me down.

Idiom

stare one in the face, to be urgent or impending; confront: The income-tax deadline is staring us in the face.

Origin:
before 900; Middle English staren, Old English starian; cognate with Dutch staren, German starren, Old Norse stara; akin to stark, starve

Related forms

star·er, noun

star·ing·ly, adverb

Synonyms
1. See gaze.

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stare

"starling," from O.E. (see starling).