As a noun, 'stare' means a long look at someone or something. It often shows strong feelings like surprise or curiosity.
She gave me a strange stare.
His stare lasted many seconds.
This meaning is about looking not just for a long time, but also with feeling. You can stare when you are angry, surprised, or unhappy with someone or something.
He stared at me with anger.
She stared at the broken window.
Here, 'stare' means to look with open eyes in a way that shows you do not understand or are surprised. It can sometimes mean looking in a silly or unfriendly way.
The children stared at the clown.
He stared like he did not understand.
In this meaning, to 'stare' means to look at someone in a strong way to show you are not afraid or you want to challenge them. It can show power or fearlessness.
The dog stared down the stranger.
She stared her opponent in the eyes.
Here, 'stare' means to look very carefully at something. People use it to understand or find details.
She stared at the map to find the city.
They stared at the painting for a long time.
In some British slang, 'stare' refers to old-style glasses with big, thick frames. This is an informal and less common use.
He wore his old stares at school.
Her stares looked very classic.
