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stares

The correct spelling is stares.

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noun

Say it like: Sta-res

The correct spelling is stares. A persistent gaze. For example: "the stares of astonished passers-by"

Usage Examples

the stares of astonished passers-by

to stare a timid person into submission

staring windows or colours

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A persistent gaze.
  2. 2.A starling.

verb

  1. 1.(construed with at) To look fixedly (at something).
  2. 2.To influence in some way by looking fixedly.
  3. 3.To be very conspicuous on account of size, prominence, colour, or brilliancy.
  4. 4.To stand out; to project; to bristle.

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