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gazingover


Meanings
  • Verb

    To look at something for a long time with great interest or admiration

    - "I was gazing over the beautiful sunset for hours."
    - "The tourists were gazing over the ancient ruins in awe."

Variants
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gagging order
Etymology
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The word 'gazingover' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'gazian' which means 'to look at intently'. The 'over' in 'gazingover' indicates the prolonged or continuous nature of the gaze.


Trivia
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  1. The longest recorded gaze was by a man named Wim Hof, who held his gaze on a single point for over 2 hours and 2 minutes.

  2. In ancient Greece, gazing at the sun during certain festivals was believed to grant divine inspiration.


Related Concepts
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  1. Contemplation: The act of deeply considering or reflecting on something. Gazingover can be seen as a form of contemplation, as it involves a prolonged and focused gaze.

  2. Admiration: A feeling of deep respect or appreciation for something or someone. Gazingover can be an expression of admiration, as it involves looking at something or someone with great interest and affection.


Culture
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In literature, the term 'gazingover' is often used to describe a character's intense fascination or admiration for something. In art, it can refer to a painting or photograph that invites the viewer to linger and contemplate the image.

How to Memorize "gazingover"

  1. visualize

    - To memorize 'gazingover', visualize yourself looking at something beautiful for a long time. Imagine the details of the scene and the feeling of admiration or fascination you have for it.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'gazingover' with the feeling of deep admiration or fascination. Imagine yourself looking at something beautiful and lost in thought.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Gaze and Admirer Long Over'. This phrase can help you remember the meaning of 'gazingover' as a prolonged and admiring gaze.


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