stare
Pronunciation:
/stɛə(ɹ)//stɛəɹ/noun
Definitions
A persistent gaze.
Example: the stares of astonished passers-by
verb
Definitions
(construed with at) To look fixedly (at something).
To influence in some way by looking fixedly.
Example: to stare a timid person into submission
To be very conspicuous on account of size, prominence, colour, or brilliancy.
Example: staring windows or colours
To stand out; to project; to bristle.