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agape

UK
/əˈɡeɪp/
US
/əˈɡeɪp/

Translations

agapenoun
agapes
pl
UK
/ˈæɡ.ə.pi/ or /ˈæɡ.ə.peɪ/
US
/ɑːˈɡɑː.peɪ/ or /ˈɑː.ɡə.peɪ/
(religion; homograph)
The community gathered for an agape meal to celebrate their unity.
Община собралась на агапэ, чтобы отпраздновать свое единство.
Additional translations
агапе
агапи
вечеря любви
любовь
пиршество
Synonyms
charity
love
brotherly love
affection
benevolence
goodwill
compassion
philanthropy
altruism
caritas
Christian love
agapeadjective
more agape
Comp.
most agape
Super.
UK
/əˈɡeɪp/
US
/əˈɡeɪp/
(homograph)
He stood there with his mouth agape in shock.
Он стоял там с разинутым от шока ртом.
Additional translations
изумленный
удивленный
разинув рот
с изумлением
с удивлением
Synonyms
open-mouthed
astonished
gaping
stunned
wide-eyed

Definitions

agapenoun
Selfless, unconditional love that endures regardless of circumstance; in Christian theology, the love of God for humanity and the love people should extend to one another.
Christian teaching upholds agape as the highest and purest form of love.
A communal meal or “love feast” held by early Christians as an expression of fellowship.
Historical records describe believers gathering in homes to share an agape after worship.
agapeadjective
Wide open, especially with surprise or wonder.
The audience was left agape at the magician's final trick.
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