gaze

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈgeɪz/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/geɪz/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(gāz)

Inflections of 'gaze' (v): (⇒ conjugate)
gazes
v 3rd person singular
gazing
v pres p
gazed
v past
gazed
v past p
WordReference Collins English Usage © 2025
gaze - stare
‘gaze’
If you gaze at something, you look at it for a long time, often because you think it is beautiful or impressive.
The little girl gazed in wonder at the bright lights.
‘stare’
If you stare at something or someone, you look at them for a long time, often because you think they are strange or shocking.
He stared at the scar on her face.
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