GAPE Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word gape. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for GAPE
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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 |