English · Phrasal verb Attested

gape for

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To strongly desire, yearn for.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

khao khát, mong muốn mạnh mẽ

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Where it’s used: Used American English

"When we have meat, and drink, and clothing, let us be content," let us not gape for riches; for I tell you it is a dangerous thing to have riches.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

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Common questions

What does “gape for” mean?

To strongly desire, yearn for.

Is “gape for” formal or informal?

gape for is generally archaic.

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