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Definition of gaze

gaze

/ɡeɪz/
gaze
Plural:gazes
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Past Simple:gazed
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Past Participle:gazed
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Present Participle:gazing
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• noun

1

A steady, intent look, often reflecting admiration, curiosity, or deep thought.

Example

"She turned her gaze toward the distant mountains as the sun began to set."

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• verb

1

To look steadily and intently, especially in admiration, surprise, or thought.

Example

"The children stood on the deck to gaze at the stars in the clear night sky."

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• Rhymes for gaze

• Nearby Words

gaza
gazan
gazania
gaze
gazebo
gazelle
gazer

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English gasen, probably of Scandinavian origin and related to Swedish dialect gasa ('to stare').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gaze. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gaze
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