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GAPE Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word gape. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word gape. (close relations)
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yawn
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom

verb

• utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired

• be wide open

agape
adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj
noun

• (Christian theology) the love of God or Christ for mankind

• selfless love of one person for another without sexual implications (especially love that is spiritual in nature)

• a religious meal shared as a sign of love and fellowship

adjective satellite

• with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe

gaze
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a long fixed look

verb

• look at with fixed eyes

lookout
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

• an elevated post affording a wide view

• a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings

• the act of looking out

ogle
verbv
verb

• look at with amorous intentions

open
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• affording unobstructed entrance and exit; not shut or closed

• affording free passage or access

• used of mouth or eyes

• (set theory) of an interval that contains neither of its endpoints

• ready or willing to receive favorably

• open and observable; not secret or hidden

noun

• a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water

• where the air is unconfined

• a tournament in which both professionals and amateurs may play

• information that has become public

adjective satellite

• with no protection or shield

• open to or in view of all

• not having been filled

• accessible to all

• not defended or capable of being defended

• (of textures) full of small openings or gaps

• having no protecting cover or enclosure

• not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought

• not sealed or having been unsealed

• without undue constriction as from e.g. tenseness or inhibition

• not requiring union membership

• possibly accepting or permitting

• affording free passage or view

• openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness

• ready for business

verb

• cause to open or to become open

• start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning

• become open

• begin or set in action, of meetings, speeches, recitals, etc.

• spread out or open from a closed or folded state

• make available

• become available

• have an opening or passage or outlet

• make the opening move

• afford access to

• display the contents of a file or start an application as on a computer

peep
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the short weak cry of a young bird

• a secret look

verb

• look furtively

• cause to come into view

• make high-pitched sounds

• speak in a hesitant and high-pitched tone of voice

• appear as though from hiding

peer
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

• a nobleman (duke or marquis or earl or viscount or baron) who is a member of the British peerage

verb

• look searchingly

stare
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a fixed look with eyes open wide

verb

• look at with fixed eyes

• fixate one's eyes

wide-eyed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• exhibiting childlike simplicity and credulity

• (used of eyes) fully open or extended

wide-open
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• open wide

• lax in enforcing laws

peering
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

• a nobleman (duke or marquis or earl or viscount or baron) who is a member of the British peerage

verb

• look searchingly

gawk
verbv
noun

• an awkward stupid person

verb

• look with amazement; look stupidly

gawp
verbv
verb

• look with amazement; look stupidly

goggle
verb, nounv, n
verb

• look with amazement; look stupidly

yaw
verbv
noun

• an erratic deflection from an intended course

verb

• be wide open

• deviate erratically from a set course

• swerve off course momentarily

Best Hypernyms For GAPE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for gape, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
be look stare
Phrases (2)
facial expressionfacial gesture

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