What's "stare at" mean? Is it same as "glance?"

Native speaker’s answer
Rebecca
To "stare at" is similar to a "glance," but not quite the same. A "glance" means a quick look, and then you overt your eyes. Whereas to "stare at" means to look at someone or something for a prolonged amount of time or to not look away for a while, and the "at" indicates that one's staring is directed specifically at something. Ex: I went out in my halloween costume, and everyone stared at me. Ex: She glanced in my direction as I walked past her.