gaze
verb (used without object)
to look steadily and intently, as with great curiosity, interest, pleasure, or wonder.
gazed
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past participleof gaze.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof gaze.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
gazeverb (used without object)to look steadily and intently, as with great curiosity, interest, pleasure, or wonder.
Example Sentences
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The fire also passed through a grove of critically endangered Torrey pines, which I had hiked up to and gazed down on the island’s crystal blue water.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
Kaur appeared visibly upset in the dock as the verdict was read out, while Digwa showed little emotion and gazed out into the courtroom.
From BBC ● May 28, 2026
When he gazed at the camera as Pennywise the clown, the resulting alert conveyed no concern about the menacing visage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 5, 2026
An American flag waved in the background while various figures gazed up at the president in reverence.
From Barron's ● Apr. 13, 2026
She gazed at her achievement with satisfaction, hands planted solidly on hips.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
