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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRegardant
Pronunciation / Transliteration: rəɡaʁɑ̃
"Elle regardait les étoiles, perdue dans ses pensées."
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2 senses- 1
To look steadily and intently, especially in admiration, surprise, or thought.
"She was gazing at the stars, lost in her thoughts." - 2
To look at something for a long time, often with a particular focus or intention.
"He gazed out the window, watching the rain fall."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'gazing' originates from the Middle English 'gazen', which is derived from the Old Norse 'gá', meaning 'to stare'. Over time, it evolved to denote a fixed and intent look, often associated with admiration or contemplation.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Gazing" is said worldwide
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Regardant
Transliteration: rəɡaʁɑ̃
"Elle regardait les étoiles, perdue dans ses pensées."
Starren
Transliteration: ˈʃtaʁən
"Er starrte aus dem Fenster und beobachtete den Regen."
Fissare
Transliteration: fisˈsa.re
"Lei fissava le stelle, persa nei suoi pensieri."
Mirando
Transliteration: miˈɾando
"Ella miraba las estrellas, perdida en sus pensamientos."
Olhando
Transliteration: oˈʎɐ̃du
"Ela olhava as estrelas, perdida em seus pensamentos."
घूरना
Transliteration: ghoorna
"वह सितारों को घूर रही थी, अपने विचारों में खोई हुई।"
凝视
Transliteration: níngshì
"她凝视着星星，沉浸在自己的思绪中。"
응시하다
Transliteration: eungsi-hada
"그녀는 별을 응시하며 생각에 잠겼다."
じっと見る
Transliteration: jitto miru
"彼女は星をじっと見つめ、思いにふけっていた。"
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