Stare — Defs

01 n. The starling.

1.
The starling.(Zool.) [Obs.]

02 v. i. To look with fixed eyes wide open, as through fear, wonder, surprise, impudence, etc.; to fasten an earnest and prolonged gaze on some object.

imp. & p. p. stared; p. pr. & vb. n. staring

1.
To look with fixed eyes wide open, as through fear, wonder, surprise, impudence, etc.; to fasten an earnest and prolonged gaze on some object.
“For ever upon the ground I see thee stare.” — Chaucer.

“Look not big, nor stamp, nor stare, nor fret.” — Shak.
2.
To be very conspicuous on account of size, prominence, color, or brilliancy; as, staring windows or colors.
3.
To stand out; to project; to bristle.[Obs.]
“Makest my blood cold, and my hair to stare.” — Shak.

“Take off all the staring straws and jags in the hive.” — Mortimer.

Syn. To gaze; to look earnestly. See Gaze.

03 v. t. To look earnestly at; to gaze at.

1.
To look earnestly at; to gaze at.
“I will stare him out of his wits.” — Shak.

Phrases & compounds

To stare in the face — to be before the eyes, or to be undeniably evident.

04 n. The act of staring; a fixed look with eyes wide open.

1.
The act of staring; a fixed look with eyes wide open.