meaning of glimpse (glimpsing)

[Dima]

Synonyms Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #123 "Synonyms for see and watch", question 4

They decided to spend a romantic night sleeping on the beach and ......... at the stars.

(a) glimpsing
(b) noting
(c) focusing
(d) gazing

Synonyms Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #123 "Synonyms for see and watch", answer 4

They decided to spend a romantic night sleeping on the beach and gazing at the stars.

Correct answer: (d) gazing
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meaning of glimpse (glimpsing)

Dima

[Conchita]

To glimpse something is to catch sight of it or to have a quick, passing view of it. You can glimpse shooting stars, for example.

Sleeping on the beach allows you to observe the stars for as long as you like. That's why 'gaze' is the right verb, as it implies looking steadily for a long time.

[Sonia*]

Thanks a lot for your wonderful explanation.