Predicate: gape

Roleset id: gape.01 , look at with mouth open, Source: , vncls: , framnet:

gape.01: GAPE-V NOTES: Intransitive often, and metaphorical always, means 'be wide open'. (from gape.01-v)

Aliases:

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gape (v.)

Roles:

        Arg0-PAG: gaper (vnrole: 30.3-Experiencer, 40.2-Agent)
        Arg1-PPT: thing looked at (vnrole: 30.3-Stimulus, 40.2-Theme)

Example: gape-v: intransitive and metaphorical

        person: ns,  tense: present,  aspect: perfect,  voice: active,  form: participle

        Many openings for mass cheating, such as questionable tax shelters and home offices, have gaped so broadly that Congress has passed stringent laws to close them.

        Arg0: Many openings for mass cheating, such as questionable tax shelters and home offices,
        Rel: gaped
        ArgM-MNR: so broadly that Congress has passed stringent laws to close them

Example: gape-v: transitive and literal

        person: ns,  tense: past,  aspect: ns,  voice: active,  form: full

        Mary gaped at John's sparkling-clean room.

        Arg0: Mary
        Rel: gaped
        Arg1: at John's sparkling-clean room