B1verbemotionsrelationships
US/ster/
UK/steə/
to look at someone or something for a long time without moving your eyes
In context
It is rude to stare at people on the bus.
She stared out of the window, lost in thought.
I stared at the screen for an hour but could not write a single word.
Words that go with stare
verb + preposition
- stare atWhy are you staring at me?
- stare out ofHe stared out of the train window.
- stare in disbeliefWe stared in disbelief at the bill.
verb + noun
- stare into spaceShe sat there staring into space.
verb + adverb
- stare straight aheadThe soldier stared straight ahead.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She stared to the screen without saying a word.Correct: She stared at the screen without saying a word.