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

Related The Instagram gallery opens with a photo of Grande embracing Alvarez and gazing into his eyes amid lush greenery. — Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2026

Passersby could gaze at the working computers and technicians inside, and could even rent computer time. — Alec Mapes-Frances, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026

Noun

That top-speed capability means that no one can let their gaze linger on the design that would inspire an entire generation of Astons to come. — Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2026

What to wear with high-rise jeans High-rise jeans do an excellent job of bringing the gaze to your waist, creating an hourglass figure. — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 29 Oct. 2026