gaze

verb (gaze, gazes, gazed, gazing); noun (a gaze, gazes)

«gaze» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(verb) To look at something steadily for a long time, often because you are thinking, amazed or in love. tree →
(noun) A long, steady look. tree →
(noun) The direction someone is looking. tree →

In the lessons

In stories and poems, characters gaze at the stars, the sea or each other; it tells the reader they are dreamy, curious or deeply interested. In science, children gaze at the night sky. Phrases: «gaze at», «gaze out of the window», «stargazing», «avert your gaze», «hold someone's gaze».

Examples

We lay on the grass and gazed at the stars. tree →
She gazed out of the window during the lesson. tree →
The baby gazed at her mum. tree →
His gaze moved slowly across the room. tree →
Never gaze straight at the sun; it can hurt your eyes. tree →
He couldn't hold the teacher's gaze and looked down. tree →
Stargazing is fun on clear nights. tree →
The children gazed at each other. tree →

Note

Regular verb; usually followed by «at», «into» or «out of». Different from «stare»: «stare» can be rude or surprised; «gaze» is usually calm or dreamy. Safety: never gaze at the sun, even with sunglasses.

In Jewish tradition

It means to look hard at God's presence on Mount Sinai, which the people were forbidden to do.

Interpretation. Tradition teaches that no human can see God and live, so the people had to keep their distance.

Examples

And the LORD said unto Moses: 'Go down, charge the people, lest they break through unto the LORD to gaze, and many of them perish. (Torah EXO.19.21, JPS 1917) tree →
His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he gaze upon his adversaries. (Writings PSA.112.8, JPS 1917) tree →
When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall gaze upon their fall. (Writings PRO.29.16, JPS 1917) tree →
For He hath delivered me out of all trouble; and mine eye hath gazed upon mine enemies. (Writings PSA.54.9, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «gaze» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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Trees and pragmatics of «gaze» in the Judaism dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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