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agape
adjective
noun
With the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe
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əˈɡeɪp
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adjective
With the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe
“The gaping audience”
noun
A religious meal shared as a sign of love and fellowship
noun
Selfless love of one person for another without sexual implications (especially love that is spiritual in nature)
noun
(Christian theology) the love of God or Christ for mankind
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The gaping audience
We stood there agape with wonder
With mouth agape
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