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Wordnet 3.0

NOUN (3)

1. (Christian theology) the love of God or Christ for mankind;

2. selfless love of one person for another without sexual implications (especially love that is spiritual in nature);
[syn: agape, agape love]

3. a religious meal shared as a sign of love and fellowship;
[syn: agape, love feast]


ADJECTIVE (1)

1. with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe;
- Example: "the gaping audience"
- Example: "we stood there agape with wonder"
- Example: "with mouth agape"
[syn: agape(p), gaping]



The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Agape \A*gape"\, adv. & a. [Pref. a- + gape.]
   Gaping, as with wonder, expectation, or eager attention.
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         Dazzles the crowd and sets them all agape. --Milton.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Agape \Ag"a*pe\, n.; pl. Agap[ae]. [Gr. 'aga`ph love, pl.
   'aga`pai.]
   The love feast of the primitive Christians, being a meal
   partaken of in connection with the communion.
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WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

agape
    adj 1: with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe; "the gaping
           audience"; "we stood there agape with wonder"; "with
           mouth agape" [syn: agape(p), gaping]
    n 1: (Christian theology) the love of God or Christ for mankind
    2: selfless love of one person for another without sexual
       implications (especially love that is spiritual in nature)
       [syn: agape, agape love]
    3: a religious meal shared as a sign of love and fellowship
       [syn: agape, love feast]