STARE

n. v.

6 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)

1.
n.

The starling. [Obs.]

2.
v.

To look with fixed eyes wide open, as through fear, wonder, surprise, impudence, etc.; to fasten an earnest and prolonged gaze on some object. For ever upon the ground I see thee stare. Chaucer. Look not big, nor stamp, nor stare, nor fret. Shak.

3.
v.

To be very conspicuous on account of size, prominence, color, or brilliancy; as, staring windows or colors.

4.
v.

To stand out; to project; to bristle. [Obs.] Makest my blood cold, and my hair to stare. Shak. Take off all the staring straws and jags in the hive. Mortimer.

5.
v.

To look earnestly at; to gaze at. I will stare him out of his wits. Shak. To stare in the face, to be before the eyes, or to be undeniably evident. "The law . . . stares them in the face whilst they are breaking it." Locke.

6.
n.

The act of staring; a fixed look with eyes wide open. "A dull and stupid stare." Churchill.

← STARCRAFT S — all words STARER →
Browse all “S” words Find “STARE” in other definitions

98,828 entries. Headwords are matched first, then definition text.