Gazes Meaning in English
word · lemma: gaze
ˈɡeɪzəz/, /ˈɡeɪzɪz
GAY-ziz
ɡˈeɪzɪz
GAY-ziz
Definition
Looks steadily and intently at something, often with admiration, curiosity, or deep thought.
Usage & Nuances
'Gaze' is more intense and prolonged than simply 'look' or 'stare'; it often expresses emotion or thought. Common collocations: 'gazes at', 'gazes into'. More literary/formal than 'looks'.
Spanish: mira fijamente - contemplaPortuguese (BR): olhar fixamente - contemplarPortuguese (PT): olhar fixamente - contemplarChinese (Simplified): 凝视Chinese (Traditional): 凝視Hindi: टकटकी लगाकर देखनाArabic: يحدق - ينظر طويلاًBengali: তাকায় - দৃঢ় দৃষ্টিতে তাকায়Russian: смотрит пристально - внимательно смотритJapanese: 見つめるVietnamese: chăm chú nhìn - say sưa nhìnKorean: 응시하다 - 바라보다Turkish: dikkatle bakmak - dalgın dalgın bakmakUrdu: گھورتا ہے - ٹکٹکی باندھ کر دیکھتا ہےIndonesian: menatap
Example Sentences
She gazes out the window every morning.
basic
He gazes at the stars at night.
basic
The dog gazes at its owner with love.
basic
She gazes into his eyes without saying a word.
natural
He slowly gazes at the painting, lost in thought.
natural
The baby gazes up at the moving mobile with wonder.
natural