eyed
v. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈaɪd// UK //ˈaɪd// eyed
v. to look at someone or something very closely, often because you are curious, suspicious, or interested.
v. to observe or watch someone or something with close attention, often with a specific intent or emotion such as suspicion or desire.
The cat eyed the bird through the window.
The security guard eyed the group of teenagers as they walked slowly through the jewelry department.
As the auctioneer began the bidding, several collectors eyed the rare painting with a mixture of intense longing and professional calculation.
From Middle English eyed, eied, iȝed, y-yȝed, equivalent to eye + -ed.
Usage
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object. It is the past tense or past participle of 'eye', though often used as a standalone descriptive verb.