Definition of stares:
(v) :
(intransitive, followed by "at") To look fixedly (at something).
(n) :
A persistent gaze.
(v) :
(intransitive) To be very conspicuous on account of size, prominence, colour, or brilliancy.
(v) :
(transitive) To influence in some way by looking fixedly.
(v) :
(intransitive, obsolete) To stand out; to project; to bristle.
(n) :
(now archaic) A starling.