Another word for gape | Synonyms for gape

Another word for gape

gape Synonyms

gape

v.

To stare
goggle, gawk, peer; see look 2.
To split
yawn, part, crack, open wide; see break 1, yawn 2.

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Another word for gape

verb

To open the mouth wide with a deep inward breath, as when tired or bored:
yawn. See mouth
To look intently and fixedly:
eye, gawk, gaze, goggle, ogle, peer¹, stare. Idioms: gaze open-mouthed, rivet the eyes on. See see
To open wide:
gap, yawn. See wide

noun

An intent fixed look:

gaze, stare. See see

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Since this is the part that will be gaining you the most attention, you should aim for a perfect fit that doesn't display anything you don't want, but that also doesn't bag or gape below the cheek region.
Not only can you decrease bounce and make your bust look firmer and shapelier, but you can try fitting into those work shirts that always had that frustrating button gape in the front.
Button-down shirts tend to gape at the bust on women with generous breasts.
She dashed around, pausing to gape at the storm as she closed each window securely against its fury.
The gape of the mouth is narrow.

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