gaze
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ɡeɪz/
KK: /geɪz/
intransitive verb
Definition
To look steadily and intently at something, often with curiosity or admiration.
Example
She likes to gaze at the stars on clear nights.
Tense Forms
Past: gazed
Past Participle: gazed
Conversation
I can't believe how beautiful the sunset is right now!
Yeah, I just can't help but gaze at those colors.
It's like a painting in the sky, isn't it?
Absolutely! I could gaze at it for hours.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
stare
peer
glance
Antonyms
glance
flick
ignore
noun
Definition
A steady and focused look at something or someone.
Example
She had a soft gaze as she watched the sunset.
Conversation
Did you notice her gaze during the presentation?
Yeah, it was so intense, like she was focused on every detail.
I thought it showed how much she cared about the topic.
Root Explanation
Gaze → The word 'gaze' originates from Middle English 'gazen', which is of uncertain origin but may be related to the Old Norse 'gá' (meaning to look or to see). It describes the act of looking steadily and intently at something.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old Norse word for looking ('gá') to remember that 'gaze' means to look steadily at something.
Visually Confused Words
graze
glaze
gauze
gaize
agaze
gaz
upgaze
grazer