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Definition stare in British English

stare verb

[intransitive] verb
/steə(r)/
1

to look at someone or something very directly for a long time

Example

It's rude to stare.

Example

He lifted his head and stared at her.

Example

They sat on the balcony, staring out across the valley.

Example

He walked up to the house and stared through the window.

Example

She was staring at me, so I stared back.

Synonyms and related words
look around look at look
1.1

if a person's eyes are staring, they are wide open and looking directly at you

Example

Sad eyes stared out of a freckled face.

Example

his wild, staring eyes

Synonyms and related words
look around look at look
Definition stare in British English