peer

To look intently, searchingly, or with difficulty. synonym: gaze.

To be partially visible; show.

A person who has equal standing with another or others, as in rank, class, or age.

A nobleman.

A man who holds a peerage by descent or appointment.

A computer participating in a peer-to-peer network.

A companion; a fellow.

To look narrowly or sharply: commonly implying searching or an effort to see: as, to peer into the darkness.

To appear; come in sight.