a very brief, passing look, sight, or view.

a momentary or slight appearance.

a vague idea; inkling.

Archaic . a gleam, as of light.

to catch or take a glimpse of.

to look briefly; glance (usually fol. by at ).

Archaic . to come into view; appear faintly.

noun

stare

verb

stare

noun

eye , eyeball , flash * , gander , glance , glom , gun * , impression , lamp * , look-see , peek , peep , quick look , sight , sighting , slant , squint , swivel *notes:a glance captures more than a glimpse ; the verb glance takes no object while glimpse does , blush

verb

catch sight of , check out , descry , espy , eye , flash , get a load of , get an eyeful , peek , sight , spot , spy , take a gander , take in * , viewnotes:a glance captures more than a glimpse ; the verb glance takes no object while glimpse does , detect , discern , glance , peep