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UK//dəʊnt steə//US//doʊnt stɛr//

Meaning of Don't stare

A command asking someone not to look intently at something.

In simple words: Don't look directly and fixedly at someone or something.

Don't stare in a sentence

  • Please, don't stare at me while I speak.
  • It's rude to don't stare at strangers.
  • If you find someone interesting, try not to don’t stare.
  • Don't stare at the artwork; it damages the paintings.
  • I noticed him trying to don't stare at the celebrity.

How to use Don't stare

Use this phrase to politely ask someone not to gaze at another person for too long. It's suitable in most social situations.

Grammar pattern

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Memory hint

Imagine a cartoon character with big eyes trying not to look at something.

Related words

Collocations with Don't stare

  • don't stare at
  • don't stare directly
  • don't stare too long
  • don't stare in disbelief
  • don't stare rudely

Synonyms for Don't stare

  • don't gaze
  • don't peer
  • don't leer
  • avoid looking
  • don't fixate

Common mistakes with Don't stare

  • Learners may confuse 'stare' with 'gaze' which have slightly different connotations.
  • Using 'don't' too aggressively can come off as rude. Tone matters.
  • Some may forget to conjugate the verb in different tenses.

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Frequently asked questions about Don't stare

What does Don't stare mean?

Don't look directly and fixedly at someone or something.

What is the definition of Don't stare?

A command asking someone not to look intently at something.

How do you use Don't stare in a sentence?

Please, don't stare at me while I speak.

Can you give another example of Don't stare?

It's rude to don't stare at strangers.

What are synonyms for Don't stare?

Common alternatives include don't gaze, don't peer, don't leer, avoid looking, don't fixate.

What words go with Don't stare?

It commonly pairs with don't stare at, don't stare directly, don't stare too long, don't stare in disbelief, don't stare rudely.

What are common mistakes when using Don't stare?

Learners may confuse 'stare' with 'gaze' which have slightly different connotations. Using 'don't' too aggressively can come off as rude. Tone matters. Some may forget to conjugate the verb in different tenses.

How do you pronounce Don't stare?

US: //doʊnt stɛr//, UK: //dəʊnt steə//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Don't stare?

Use this phrase to politely ask someone not to gaze at another person for too long. It's suitable in most social situations.