Definition of stare

• n. - The starling.
• v. i. - To look with fixed eyes wide open, as through fear, wonder, surprise, impudence, etc.; to fasten an earnest and prolonged gaze on some object.
• v. i. - To be very conspicuous on account of size, prominence, color, or brilliancy; as, staring windows or colors.
• v. i. - To stand out; to project; to bristle.
• v. t. - To look earnestly at; to gaze at.
• n. - The act of staring; a fixed look with eyes wide open.