stare one in the face

ˈster

verb

intransitive verb

to look fixedly often with wide-open eyes

to show oneself conspicuously

the error stared from the page

of hair to stand on end : bristlealso: to appear rough and lusterless

transitive verb

to have an effect on by staring

to look at with a searching or earnest gaze

noun

the act or an instance of staring

a blank stare

Verb Middle English, from Old English starian; akin to Old High German starēn to stare, Greek stereos solid, Lithuanian starinti to stiffen

The first known use of stare was before the 12th century

stake1 of 2noun

a pointed piece (as of wood or metal) driven or to be driven into the ground especially as a marker or support

a post to which a person is bound for execution by burning

something that is staked for gain or loss

the prize in a contest

an interest or share in a business

grubstake

stake2 of 2verb

to mark the limits of by stakes

stake out a mining claim

to tie to a stake

to fasten up or support (as plants) with stakes

bet entry 2 sense 1

to back financially

stand1 of 2verb

to support oneself on the feet in an erect position

to be a specified height when fully erect

stands six feet two

to rise to one's feet

to take up and keep a usually specified position or attitude can you stand on your head where do we stand on this question

stand aside

to be in a particular state or situation

stands accused

chiefly British to be a candidate : run

to have a relative position in or as if in a scale

stands first in the class

to be in a position to gain or lose

stands to make a profit

to rest, remain, or set upright on a base or lower end

a ladder standing against a wall

to occupy a place or location

a house standing on a hill

to remain without moving

rainwater standing in stagnant pools

to remain in effect

the order stands

to exist in a certain form

you must take or leave our offer as it stands

to put up with or resist successfully : bear the building stood the pressure of the storm this book will stand the test of time

stand pain

to derive benefit or enjoyment from

you look like you could stand some sleep

to go through the experience of

stand trial

to perform the duty of

stand guard

to pay for

I'll stand dinner

to cause to stand : set upright

stand2 of 2noun

an act or instance of stopping or staying in one place

a halt for defense or resistance

a stop made to give a performance

was booked for a three-night stand

a place or post where one stands

a position especially with respect to an issue

took a stand against higher taxes

the place occupied by a witness testifying in court

a row of seats for spectators of an outdoor sport or spectacle

a raised platform (as for a speaker)

a small often open-air structure for a small retail business

a hot-dog stand

a support (as a rack or table) on or in which something may be placed a bicycle stand

umbrella stands

a group of plants growing in a continuous area

a good stand of wheat

stand1 of 2verb

to support oneself on the feet in an erect position

to be a specified height when fully erect

stands six feet two

to rise to one's feet

to take up and keep a usually specified position or attitude can you stand on your head where do we stand on this question

stand aside

to be in a particular state or situation

stands accused

chiefly British to be a candidate : run

to have a relative position in or as if in a scale

stands first in the class

to be in a position to gain or lose

stands to make a profit

to rest, remain, or set upright on a base or lower end

a ladder standing against a wall

to occupy a place or location

a house standing on a hill

to remain without moving

rainwater standing in stagnant pools

to remain in effect

the order stands

to exist in a certain form

you must take or leave our offer as it stands

to put up with or resist successfully : bear the building stood the pressure of the storm this book will stand the test of time

stand pain

to derive benefit or enjoyment from

you look like you could stand some sleep

to go through the experience of

stand trial

to perform the duty of

stand guard

to pay for

I'll stand dinner

to cause to stand : set upright

stand2 of 2noun

an act or instance of stopping or staying in one place

a halt for defense or resistance

a stop made to give a performance

was booked for a three-night stand

a place or post where one stands

a position especially with respect to an issue

took a stand against higher taxes

the place occupied by a witness testifying in court

a row of seats for spectators of an outdoor sport or spectacle

a raised platform (as for a speaker)

a small often open-air structure for a small retail business

a hot-dog stand

a support (as a rack or table) on or in which something may be placed a bicycle stand

umbrella stands

a group of plants growing in a continuous area

a good stand of wheat

stare1 of 2verb

to look hard and long often with wide-open eyes

stare at a stranger

stare2 of 2noun

the act or an instance of staring