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agape
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agape
(adjective)
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agape
/ə
ˈ
geɪp/
adjective
agape
/ə
ˈ
geɪp/
adjective
Learner's definition of AGAPE
not used before a noun
:
having the mouth open because of wonder, surprise, or shock
He stood there with his mouth
agape
. [=with his mouth gaping]
The crowd stared
agape
at the accident scene.
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