stare
Pronunciation
Verb
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
To look fixedly at something or someone for a long time.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
gaze
gawk
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "He _____ at the letter, unable to believe what it said."
Answer: stare
In your own words, what does "stare" mean?
To look fixedly at something or someone for a long time.
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