starestarestaresstaredstaringverb (stares, staring, stared)to look at somebody or something for a long time: Everybody stared at her hat. He was staring out of the window.which word?Stare or gaze? You usually stare at somebody or something if you are surprised or shocked. It is rude to stare at people. You often gaze at somebody or something that you love or admire.