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Uncommonstaring
The correct spelling is staring.
How to pronounce staring
/ˈstɛəɹɪŋ/
verbIPA: /ˈstɛəɹɪŋ/
Say it like: Sta-rin-g
The correct spelling is staring. (construed with at) To look fixedly (at something). For example: "to stare a timid person into submission"
Usage Examples
“to stare a timid person into submission”
“staring windows or colours”
Meanings
verb
- 1.(construed with at) To look fixedly (at something).
- 2.To influence in some way by looking fixedly.
- 3.To be very conspicuous on account of size, prominence, colour, or brilliancy.
- 4.To stand out; to project; to bristle.
noun
- 1.The act of one who stares.
adjective
- 1.Shining; vivid, garish.
- 2.Looking fixedly with wide-open eyes.
- 3.Sensational, lurid.
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