Gaze — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈgāz/

Meaning & Definition of Gaze

Gaze (verb)

  1. to fix the eyes in a steady intent look often with eagerness or studious attention

Gaze (noun)

  1. a fixed intent look
  2. the collective preferences and expectations of a usually privileged social group especially when imposed as a standard or norm on other groups

Gaze (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to look long and hard in wonder or surprise

    "just sat there and gazed at the panorama before us until it got too dark to see"

    similar: blink, gape, gawk, gawp (chiefly British), goggle, peer, rubberneck, stare
    related: glare, gloat, glower, consider, eye, fixate, observe, regard, watch, leer, ogle, peruse, pore (over), study, outface, outstare, stare down
    near: glance, glimpse, peek, peep, browse, dip (into), scan, wink (at)

Gaze (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a fixed intent look

    "suddenly aware of her admiring gaze, he became self-conscious and uncomfortable"

    similar: aspect (archaic), eye, gape, regard, scrutiny, stare
    related: glare, glower, contemplation, fixation, attention, observance, observation, surveillance, watch, examination, inspection, perusal, study, survey
    near: blink (chiefly Scottish), flash, glance, glimpse, peek, peep, sight, stime (chiefly Scottish & Irish), oeillade, ogle, browse, scan

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Gaze

The most common words with a similar meaning to Gaze:

Chiefly British: gawp
Archaic: aspect
blink, gape, gawk, goggle, peer, rubberneck, stare, eye, regard, scrutiny

Related Words for Gaze

glare, gloat, glower, consider, fixate, observe, watch, leer, ogle, peruse, pore (over), study, outface, outstare, stare down, contemplation, fixation, attention, observance, observation, surveillance, examination, inspection, perusal, survey

Near Antonyms of Gaze

glance, glimpse, peek, peep, browse, dip (into), scan, wink (at), blink, flash, sight, stime, oeillade, ogle

Word Forms of Gaze

Inflections: gazed, gazing, gazes

Derived words: gazer (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Gaze

Middle English

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Gaze

Words & Phrases Containing Gaze

drop one's gaze, lift one's gaze, meet someone's gaze, fix one's eyes/gaze/stare on/upon, stare/gaze (off) into space

Frequently Asked Questions about Gaze

What does "Gaze" mean?

"Gaze" means to fix the eyes in a steady intent look often with eagerness or studious attention. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to fix the eyes in a steady intent look often with eagerness or studious attention. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Gaze"?

Other words for "Gaze" include blink, gape, gawk, gawp, goggle, peer, rubberneck and stare. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Gaze" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Gaze"?

There are 37 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Gaze". Common alternatives include blink, gape, gawk, gawp, goggle, peer, rubberneck, stare, aspect and eye.

How do you use "Gaze" in a sentence?

Examples of "Gaze" in a sentence: "just sat there and gazed at the panorama before us until it got too dark to see"; "suddenly aware of her admiring gaze, he became self-conscious and uncomfortable".

Is "Gaze" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Gaze" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Gaze" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Gaze" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Gaze"?

"Gaze" is pronounced /ˈgāz/.

What is the origin of the word "Gaze"?

"Gaze" comes from Middle English. First known use: 14th century.