Stare out

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phrasal verb

To look hard and continuously at something or someone, often in amazement or wonder.

She continued to stare out the window, seemingly lost in thought.
Visual representation of "stare out" - To look hard and continuously at something or someone, often in amazement or wonder

Often appears as...

  • stare out the window
  • stare out at the sea
phrasal verb

To gaze in an aggressive manner, in an attempt to intimidate someone.

The two boxers stared each other out during the pre-match conference.
Visual representation of "stare out" - To gaze in an aggressive manner, in an attempt to intimidate someone

Often appears as...

  • stare someone out
  • staring out an opponent

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrasal verb

To ignore something by staring blankly at it.

He was so tired he just stared out the TV and couldn't focus on the show.
Visual representation of "stare out" - To ignore something by staring blankly at it

Often appears as...

  • stare out the tv
  • stared out the book
phrasal verb

To look hard and continuously at something or someone, often in amazement or wonder.

She continued to stare out the window, seemingly lost in thought.
Visual representation of "stare out" - To look hard and continuously at something or someone, often in amazement or wonder

Often appears as...

  • stare out the window
  • stare out at the sea
phrasal verb

To gaze in an aggressive manner, in an attempt to intimidate someone.

The two boxers stared each other out during the pre-match conference.
Visual representation of "stare out" - To gaze in an aggressive manner, in an attempt to intimidate someone

Often appears as...

  • stare someone out
  • staring out an opponent

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrasal verb

To ignore something by staring blankly at it.

He was so tired he just stared out the TV and couldn't focus on the show.
Visual representation of "stare out" - To ignore something by staring blankly at it

Often appears as...

  • stare out the tv
  • stared out the book
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "stare out"
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Emotional Distance

Indicates a contemplative mood or disconnect from surroundings, not just physically seeing.

Illustration for Emotional Distance
He would often stare out the garden, oblivious to the chaos around him.
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Quiet Observation

Implies a silent and lengthy observation, showing interest or being deep in thought.

Illustration for Quiet Observation
During the tour, she couldn't help but stare out the historic paintings.
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Not Rude

Staring out is typically considered less rude than staring directly at a person.

Illustration for Not Rude
She apologized after realizing her stare out the window may have been misinterpreted.
Visual representation of the word "Stare out"

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