stare — to look fixedly or vacantly at someone or something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to look fixedly or vacantly at someone or something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ster/
Example Sentences
- He stared at the math problem until his brain hurt.
- My cat loves to stare at the wall for no reason.
- Students often stare at their phones instead of the teacher.
stare
VERB[/ster/]
to look fixedly or vacantly at someone or something
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'starian', meaning 'to look with wide-open eyes' or 'to gaze fixedly'. It shares a common Germanic root with related words across the Germanic language family, reflecting the concept of intense visual focus.
Breakdown
Old English 'starian' → Middle English 'staren' → Modern English 'stare'. The root likely derives from a Proto-Germanic stem related to 'stir' or 'stand', conveying the sense of a fixed, unwavering gaze.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“He stared at the math problem until his brain hurt.”
“My cat loves to stare at the wall for no reason.”
“Students often stare at their phones instead of the teacher.”
“She stared at herself in the mirror for ten minutes.”
“Don't stare at the sun - it's dangerous!”
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