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stared

stare \stare\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. stared (st[^a]rd); p. pr. & vb. n. staring.] [AS. starian; akin to LG. & D. staren, OHG. star[=e]n, G. starren, Icel. stara; cf. Icel. stira, Dan. stirre, Sw. stirra, and G. starr stiff, rigid, fixed, Gr. stereo`s solid (E. stereo-), Skr. sthira firm, strong.

  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.

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stared

vb. (en-past of: stare)