Looked at something steadily and for a long time, often with attention or wonder, rather than just glancing quickly.
From Middle English 'gasen,' possibly imitating the sound of staring, or related to Old Norse 'gasa' meaning to yawn or gape with mouth open.
The verb 'gaze' implies you're not just seeing but really absorbed in looking—artists and poets use it to show when a moment becomes meaningful, which is why it's more poetic than 'looked.'
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