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amaze

a·maze

amaze

 
 
pronunciation:
meIz
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part of speech: verb
inflections: amazes, amazing, amazed
definition: to surprise greatly or fill with wonder; astonish.
The little girl's musical talent amazed the audience.
synonyms:
astonish, astound, stagger, stun, surprise
similar words:
awe, bowl over, daze, floor, shock
derivations: amazing (adj.), amazingly (adv.)
Word Builder: amaze +
  • amazed:
    showing great wonder or surprise.
  • amazement:
    great wonder or surprise.
  • amazing:
    causing great wonder or surprise.
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