First Known Use: 1607
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1agape
noun aga·pe \ä-ˈgä-(ˌ)pā, ˈä-gə-ˌpā\
Definition of AGAPE
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: love 4a
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Origin of AGAPE
Late Latin, from Greek agapē, literally, love
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2agape
adjective or adverb \ə-ˈgāp also -ˈgap\
: having the mouth open because of wonder, surprise, or shock
Full Definition of AGAPE
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: wide open : gaping <with mouth agape>
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: being in a state of wonder
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First Known Use of AGAPE
1667
AGAPE Defined for Kids
agape
adjective \ə-ˈgāp\
Definition of AGAPE for Kids
: having the mouth open in wonder, surprise, or shock <He stood there with mouth agape.>
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