Stare /(stâr)/

Stare

n.
  1. The starling. (Zool.) [Obs.]

stare

v. i.

imp. & p. p. stared; p. pr. & vb. n. staring

  1. To look with fixed eyes wide open, as through fear, wonder, surprise, impudence, etc.; to fasten an earnest and prolonged gaze on some object.
    For ever upon the ground I see thee stare.
    Look not big, nor stamp, nor stare, nor fret.
  2. To be very conspicuous on account of size, prominence, color, or brilliancy; as, staring windows or colors.
  3. To stand out; to project; to bristle. [Obs.]
    Makest my blood cold, and my hair to stare.
    Take off all the staring straws and jags in the hive.

Stare

v. t.
  1. To look earnestly at; to gaze at.
    I will stare him out of his wits.

Phrases & Compounds
To stare in the face
to be before the eyes, or to be undeniably evident.

Stare

n.
  1. The act of staring; a fixed look with eyes wide open.