Stare into Meaning in English
expression
ˈstɛɹ/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
STAIR IN-too, in-TOO, IN-tuh
stˈeə/ /ˈɪntʊ
STAIR IN-tuh
Definition
To look closely and for a long time into something, often with deep focus or curiosity.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used with 'the distance,' 'someone's eyes,' or 'space.' Implies focus, often with emotion or deep thought. Not to be confused with just 'stare at,' which is more general.
Spanish: mirar fijamente dentro dePortuguese (BR): encarar - olhar fixamente para dentro dePortuguese (PT): encarar - olhar fixamente para dentro deChinese (Simplified): 凝视…内部Chinese (Traditional): 凝視…內部Hindi: में घूरनाArabic: يحدق داخلBengali: তাকিয়ে থাকা (ভেতরে) - গভীরভাবে দেখার জন্য তাকানোRussian: всматриваться в - пристально смотреть вJapanese: じっと見つめる（中に）Vietnamese: nhìn chằm chằm vàoKorean: 응시하다 (속으로) - 뚫어지게 바라보다Turkish: içine dalıp bakmak - dikkatlice bakmakUrdu: گھور کر دیکھنا (اندر کی طرف)Indonesian: menatap ke dalam
Example Sentences
She stared into the dark room, trying to see what was inside.
basic
He likes to stare into the aquarium and watch the fish swim.
basic
The child stared into the mirror at her own reflection.
basic
Sometimes I just stare into space when I'm lost in thought.
natural
He stared into her eyes for a moment and smiled.
natural
She stared into the fire, lost in memories of her childhood.
natural