Definition of Gaze
Gaze
gaze
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to fix one's eyes on someone or something and look at them/it intently and steadily, in thought, attention, eagerness, admiration, or surprise;
e.g. They couldn't help but gaze at her as she moved gracefully across the room.
(noun)
an intent and focused look that is fixed in its target/direction;
e.g. He tried to avoid my gaze because he was afraid to admit to his mistake.
(noun)
the particular perspective adopted by an author or director in their book/film in order to direct the reader/audience's attention as desired;
e.g. In this novel, the author adopts the female gaze and shows us what the heroine is seeing and experiencing.
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