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gaze

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɡeɪz/

Forms: gazing

gaze means: To look at someone or something for a long time, often with interest or strong feelings.

verb

LOOK STEADILYB2

To look at someone or something for a long time, often with interest or strong feelings.

  • She gazed at the stars.
  • He was gazing into the fire.
  • We stood on the beach and gazed out to sea.

How to use it: gaze at someone/something (She gazed at the painting.); gaze into something (He gazed into her eyes.)

Similar words: stare

Common phrases: gaze at someone, gaze into something, gaze out, gaze intently

LOOK ABSENTLYB2

To look at something for a long time while thinking about something else.

  • She gazed into space.
  • He gazed absently out of the window.
  • I was gazing at the ceiling and missed your question.

How to use it: gaze at something (He gazed at his empty cup, lost in thought.)

Similar words: stare

Common phrases: gaze into space, gaze absently, gaze blankly

Questions about gaze

What does gaze mean?

To look at someone or something for a long time, often with interest or strong feelings.

What is gaze in other languages?

Türkçe: bakmak · Español: contemplar · Français: contempler · Deutsch: blicken · Italiano: fissare · 日本語: 見つめる

How do you pronounce gaze?

It is pronounced /ɡeɪz/.

How do you use gaze in a sentence?

She gazed at the stars. He was gazing into the fire.

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