gaze
gazes
gazing
gazed
Gaze means to look steadily at something for a long time. Regular verb: gaze-gazed-gazed.
Meanings
- To look steadily
- To stare at
- To look with wonder
Common Collocations
gaze at
gaze into eyes
gaze out the window
steady gaze
Tip for Learners
Gaze implies prolonged looking. "She gazed at the stars."
Present Simple
| I | gaze |
| you | gaze |
| he/she/it | gazes |
| we | gaze |
| they | gaze |
Examples - Present Simple
- I gaze at the stars on clear nights.
- You gaze out the window thoughtfully.
- She gazes at the painting for hours.
- We gaze at the ocean whenever possible.
- They gaze at the skyline from their balcony.
Present Continuous
| I | am gazing |
| you | are gazing |
| he/she/it | is gazing |
| we | are gazing |
| they | are gazing |
Examples - Present Continuous
- I am gazing at the beautiful sunset.
- You are gazing into the distance.
- He is gazing at his phone again.
- We are gazing at the mountains.
- They are gazing at the newborn baby.
Present Perfect
| I | have gazed |
| you | have gazed |
| he/she/it | has gazed |
| we | have gazed |
| they | have gazed |
Examples - Present Perfect
- I have gazed at this view many times.
- You have gazed into the abyss.
- She has gazed at art in museums worldwide.
- We have gazed at the stars together often.
- They have gazed upon this landscape for years.
Present Perfect Continuous
| I | have been gazing |
| you | have been gazing |
| he/she/it | has been gazing |
| we | have been gazing |
| they | have been gazing |
Examples - Present Perfect Continuous
- I have been gazing at this photo for minutes.
- You have been gazing at the fire all evening.
- He has been gazing at the screen for hours.
- We have been gazing at the horizon since sunrise.
- They have been gazing at the exhibit all day.
Past Simple
| I | gazed |
| you | gazed |
| he/she/it | gazed |
| we | gazed |
| they | gazed |
Examples - Past Simple
- I gazed at the moon through the telescope.
- You gazed at her with admiration.
- She gazed out the train window.
- We gazed at the northern lights in awe.
- They gazed at the ancient ruins.
Past Continuous
| I | was gazing |
| you | were gazing |
| he/she/it | was gazing |
| we | were gazing |
| they | were gazing |
Examples - Past Continuous
- I was gazing at the stars when I saw the meteor.
- You were gazing at the scenery during the drive.
- She was gazing into his eyes when he proposed.
- We were gazing at the sunset before dinner.
- They were gazing at the fireworks in wonder.
Past Perfect
| I | had gazed |
| you | had gazed |
| he/she/it | had gazed |
| we | had gazed |
| they | had gazed |
Examples - Past Perfect
- I had gazed at this view before remembering it.
- You had gazed at the portrait before recognizing him.
- She had gazed at the ocean before leaving.
- We had gazed at the monument before learning its history.
- They had gazed at the baby before realizing the resemblance.
Past Perfect Continuous
| I | had been gazing |
| you | had been gazing |
| he/she/it | had been gazing |
| we | had been gazing |
| they | had been gazing |
Examples - Past Perfect Continuous
- I had been gazing for an hour before moving.
- You had been gazing at the artwork before the guide spoke.
- He had been gazing at the stars before the clouds came.
- We had been gazing at the valley before descending.
- They had been gazing at the view before the tour continued.
Future Simple
| I | will gaze |
| you | will gaze |
| he/she/it | will gaze |
| we | will gaze |
| they | will gaze |
Examples - Future Simple
- I will gaze at the Grand Canyon when I visit.
- You will gaze in wonder at this sight.
- She will gaze at the ocean from her new home.
- We will gaze at the stars tonight.
- They will gaze at the masterpiece in the museum.
Future Continuous
| I | will be gazing |
| you | will be gazing |
| he/she/it | will be gazing |
| we | will be gazing |
| they | will be gazing |
Examples - Future Continuous
- I will be gazing at the sunset this evening.
- You will be gazing at the view all day.
- She will be gazing at art throughout the tour.
- We will be gazing at the scenery during the trip.
- They will be gazing at the display all afternoon.
Future Perfect
| I | will have gazed |
| you | will have gazed |
| he/she/it | will have gazed |
| we | will have gazed |
| they | will have gazed |
Examples - Future Perfect
- I will have gazed at countless wonders by then.
- You will have gazed at this view many times.
- He will have gazed at every exhibit by closing.
- We will have gazed at sunsets around the world.
- They will have gazed at this landscape for years.
Future Perfect Continuous
| I | will have been gazing |
| you | will have been gazing |
| he/she/it | will have been gazing |
| we | will have been gazing |
| they | will have been gazing |
Examples - Future Perfect Continuous
- I will have been gazing at beauty for a lifetime.
- You will have been gazing at screens for decades.
- She will have been gazing at stars since childhood.
- We will have been gazing at this view for years.
- They will have been gazing at art for generations.