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a·maze
 amaze
- pronunciation:
meIz
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
amazed, amazes, amazing |
| definition: |
to astonish or overcome with wonder.
The magician amazed the audience with his skillful feats.The depth of the young student's knowledge amazed even her professors.- synonyms:
- astonish, astound, dumbfound, flabbergast, stagger, stun, surprise
- similar words:
- awe, bowl over, daze, electrify, floor, shock, slay, stupefy
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| related words: |
dazzle, intrigue, overwhelm, stagger, surprise |
| 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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