The preposition 'at'
The verbs that go along with this are :
Aim: You must aim at the target.
Gaze: Tom gazed at the masterpiece in the Art gallery.
Glance: She shot an angry glance at the offending student.
Hint: The National Budget hinted at a new focus on health.
Jeer: The Opposition jeered at the politician mired in the scandal.
Jump: The businessman jumped at the opportunity to make a profit.
Laugh: Susan laughed at the ridiculous proposition.
Look: Let's look at your proposal tomorrow.
Peck: The patient, who had no appetite, pecked at his food.
Smile: He smiled at the joke.
Stare: Bystanders stared at the acrobatics of the young street performer.
Wonder: I wonder at your temerity in bringing up such a ludicrous suggestion.
The verbs that go along with this are :
Aim: You must aim at the target.
Gaze: Tom gazed at the masterpiece in the Art gallery.
Glance: She shot an angry glance at the offending student.
Hint: The National Budget hinted at a new focus on health.
Jeer: The Opposition jeered at the politician mired in the scandal.
Jump: The businessman jumped at the opportunity to make a profit.
Laugh: Susan laughed at the ridiculous proposition.
Look: Let's look at your proposal tomorrow.
Peck: The patient, who had no appetite, pecked at his food.
Smile: He smiled at the joke.
Stare: Bystanders stared at the acrobatics of the young street performer.
Wonder: I wonder at your temerity in bringing up such a ludicrous suggestion.
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