English · Word Candidate

stare

/ˈstɛə̯/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: stares · stared

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To look fixedly (at something).

Verb

She found him staring with raised eyebrows at her.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To influence in some way by looking fixedly.

Verb

to stare a timid person into submission

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A persistent gaze.

Noun

the stares of astonished passers-by

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “stare” mean?

To look fixedly (at something).

Is “stare” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.