Synonyms of gaze

gaze 1 of 2

verb

ˈgāz 

as in to stare

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stare
• gawk
• peer
• gape
• glare
• blink
• gawp
• eye
• rubberneck
• goggle
• watch
• fixate
• glower
• gloat
• ogle
• leer
• peruse
• stare down
• observe
• study
• consider
• regard
• pore (over)
• outstare
• outface

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• glimpse
• glance
• scan
• peek
• browse
• peep
• dip (into)
• wink (at)

gaze

2 of 2

noun

as in stare

a fixed intent look

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stare
• eye
• scrutiny
• glare
• attention
• gape
• aspect
• regard
• fixation
• observation
• glower
• contemplation
• examination
• inspection
• surveillance
• watch
• survey
• study
• observance
• perusal

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• glance
• sight
• glimpse
• peek
• flash
• peep
• blink
• stime
• scan
• ogle
• browse
• oeillade

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of gaze

Verb

The Child has placed his foot on the basket of yarns and has grasped the yarnwinder and gazes attentively at the four spokes that are in the form of a cross. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 3 Aug. 2026

If the weather cooperates, the possibilities are endless — hiking, surfing, sunbathing, strolling, gazing at the stars in the sky. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 31 July 2026

Noun

Although there are plenty of women writing and directing in Season 4, Alice—the highlight of the series’ second act so far—is the only substantial character who doesn’t feel filtered through the male gaze. — Judy Berman, Time, 5 Aug. 2026

Hold two weights at shoulder level and press your arms overhead to full extension, keeping your gaze forward. — Jakob Roze, HEALTH, 3 Aug. 2026