Stare ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Stare ( verb )

1. To look fixedly and intently at someone or something.
2. To gaze fixedly and unblinkingly.
3. To be evident or conspicuous.
4. To be in a state of shock or disbelief.

Origin:

Middle english: from old english starian "glare, look fixedly", of germanic origin; related to dutch staren and german starren.

Examples:

1. She stared at him in disbelief.
2. The children stared at the clown.
3. He stared into space.
4. The mistake stared them in the face.
5. The problem stared him in the face.

(As a noun)

Stare ( noun )

1. To look fixedly and intently at someone or something.
2. To gaze fixedly and unblinkingly.
3. To be evident or conspicuous.
4. To be in a state of shock or disbelief.

Origin:

Middle english: from old english starian "glare, look fixedly", of germanic origin; related to dutch staren and german starren.

Examples:

1. She stared at him in disbelief.
2. The children stared at the clown.
3. He stared into space.
4. The mistake stared them in the face.
5. The problem stared him in the face.