gaze

Pronunciation

Verb B2 Upper-intermediate

To look steadily at something or someone for a long time.

"She gazed out of the window, lost in thought, as the train rolled through the hills."

Synonyms and antonyms

stare

"Gaze" suggests a longer, often thoughtful or admiring look, while a "glance" is quick and brief.

Which word fits the gap? "She _____ out of the window, lost in thought, as the train rolled through the hills."

Answer: gaze

In your own words, what does "gaze" mean?

To look steadily at something or someone for a long time.