stares
word · lemma: stare
Definition
Looks at someone or something for a long time without moving your eyes. It is often used when the look is intense, curious, or rude.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for uncomfortable or intense eye contact. Common with "at"—'stares at someone.' Can be neutral, curious, or negative. Don't confuse with 'glance' (quick look) or 'gaze' (often softer, more neutral).
Spanish: mira fijamentePortuguese (BR): encaraPortuguese (PT): encaraChinese (Simplified): 盯着看Chinese (Traditional): 盯著看Hindi: घूरता हैArabic: يحدقBengali: তাকানো - কেন্দ্রীভূতভাবে তাকানোRussian: пялиться - пристально смотретьJapanese: じっと見つめる - じっと見るVietnamese: nhìn chằm chằmKorean: 빤히 보다 - 응시하다Turkish: dikkatle bakmak - dik dik bakmakUrdu: گھورناIndonesian: menatap - memandang dengan tajam
Example Sentences
She stares at her phone for hours.
basic
Why do he always stares when I walk by?
natural
Everyone stares when we walk into the room.
natural
He stares out the window every morning.
basic
The cat stares at the fish tank.
basic
He just stares into space when he's tired.
natural