stare at
Gaze upon intently
To stare at something or someone is to look at them fixedly for an extended period, often with intensity or without blinking.
The phrase typically implies sustained visual attention that goes beyond a casual glance.
People stare at things that fascinate, confuse, or disturb them: She stared at the painting for several minutes.
Being stared at can feel uncomfortable or intrusive, which is why it's often considered rude: Stop staring at me like that.
- leerSuggestive sidelong look
- gazeFixed, intent look
- glareFierce stare or brightness
- ogleStare lustfully at
- observePerceive with attention
examine · eye contact · hard look · sizing up · rubberneck · scrutinize · watch · fixation · gawk · daggers · fascination · curiosity · unblinking · lost in thought · longing · awe · glance · shock