GAZE
/ɡeɪz/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of GAZE
A fixed look; a look of eagerness, wonder, or admiration; a continued look of attention.
The object gazed on.
In Lacanian psychoanalysis, the relationship of the subject with the desire to look and awareness that one can be viewed.
To stare intently or earnestly.
"In fact, for Antonioni this gazing is probably the most fundamental of all cognitive activities ... (from Thinking in the Absence of Image)"
To stare at.
Examples of GAZE in a Sentence
- "In fact, for Antonioni this gazing is probably the most fundamental of all cognitive activities ... (from Thinking in the Absence of Image)"
Word Details
Is GAZE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, GAZE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like GAZE are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for GAZE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | g | a | z | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in GAZE
8 words from the letters in GAZE
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use GAZE in Word Games
GAZE is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: GAZE is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble GAZE to find 8 additional valid words.