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(Entry 1 of 2)
a fixed intent look
- I told him to stop staring, that his rather stupid gape was annoying
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verbSynonyms & Antonyms of gape (Entry 2 of 2)
to look long and hard in wonder or surprise
- she suddenly realized she had been gaping at the good-looking waiter instead of giving him her order
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