Observe steadily and with intent (4)

I believe the answer is:

gaze

(Other definitions for gaze that I've seen before include "Steady and intent look" , "Look steadily" , "A long fixed look" , "Look long and steady" , "Intense stare" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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