regard intently
Frequency: 6.07.1 per million words
to look at somebody/something, especially in a particular way (often formal)
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- He regarded her intently, trying to understand her true feelings.
- The detective is regarding the suspect intently, searching for any sign of deception.
- She will regard the painting intently for hours, lost in its details.
- The ancient artifact was regarded intently by the archaeologists.
- He regarded the new machine intently with a critical eye.
- The committee members regarded the proposal intently before making a decision.
- The child regarded the magician intently, hoping to discover the trick.
- As the speaker began, the audience regarded him intently.
- They have always regarded his work intently, appreciating its complexity.
- You should regard the evidence intently to form your own conclusion.