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- [geyz]
- /geɪz/
- /ɡeɪz/
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- [geyz]
- /geɪz/
Definitions of gazed word
- verb without object gazed to look steadily and intently, as with great curiosity, interest, pleasure, or wonder. 1
- noun gazed a steady or intent look. 1
- noun gazed at gaze, Heraldry. (of a deer or deerlike animal) represented as seen from the side with the head looking toward the spectator: a stag at gaze. 1
- noun gazed Simple past tense and past participle of gaze. 1
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Origin of gazed
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English gasen; compare Norwegian, Swedish (dial.) gasa to look
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Parts of speech for Gazed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
gazed popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gazed
noun gazed
- stared — to gaze fixedly and intently, especially with the eyes wide open.
- looked — to turn one's eyes toward something or in some direction in order to see: He looked toward the western horizon and saw the returning planes.
- regarded — to look upon or think of with a particular feeling: to regard a person with favor.
- longed — a long rope used to guide a horse during training or exercise.
- gunned — a weapon consisting of a metal tube, with mechanical attachments, from which projectiles are shot by the force of an explosive; a piece of ordnance.
verb gazed
- gawked — to stare stupidly; gape: The onlookers gawked at arriving celebrities.
- watched — to be alertly on the lookout, look attentively, or observe, as to see what comes, is done, or happens: to watch while an experiment is performed.
- contemplated — to look at or view with continued attention; observe or study thoughtfully: to contemplate the stars.
- eyed — Having eyes.
- scrutinized — to examine in detail with careful or critical attention.
Antonyms for gazed
verb gazed
- ignored — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
- abhorred — to regard with extreme repugnance or aversion; detest utterly; loathe; abominate.
- despised — Simple past tense and past participle of despise.
- disbelieved — Simple past tense and past participle of disbelieve.
- disliked — Simple past tense and past participle of dislike.
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