stare - a fixed look with eyes open wide

look - perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards; "She looked over the expanse of land"; "Look at your child!"; "Look--a deer in the backyard!"

outface, outstare, stare down - overcome or cause to waver or submit by (or as if by) staring; "He simply stared down his opponent"

stargaze - observe the stars