whakataretare
1. (verb) (-a) to stoop or lean forward, look intently, crane forward.
Ko ngā patupaiarehe e whakataretare iho ana i runga i ngā paiaka o te rākau e moe nei rātou, kia kite i a Te Kanawa (TKP 26/11/1857:4). / The fairies craned forward to look over the roots of the tree where they were sleeping and to see Te Kanawa.
Synonyms: titiro whakatau, whakatātare, whakatare
2. (verb) to be eager, intent upon.
E whakataretare ana a Ponga kia puta ai ia ki mua o te kapa, ngangahu ai (NM 1928:141). / Ponga is eager to appear at the front of the row to dilate the eyes and perform exciting movements to inspire the performance group.
