amaze

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verb \ ə-ˈmāz \

Definition of amaze

amazed; amazing

transitive verb

1 :to fill with wonder :astound

He amazed audiences with the power of his voice.

2 obsolete :bewilder, perplex

intransitive verb

:to show or cause astonishment

The fireworks display never ceases to amaze.

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amazedly

play \-ˈmā-zəd-lē\ adverb

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Examples of amaze in a Sentence

He has amazed audiences around the world with his magic tricks.
It amazes me that no one noticed the error.
Her garden's beauty never fails to amaze.

Recent Examples of amaze from the Web

And although this may be a more prosaic reading of their botanical origins, the way veggie carnivores have engineered themselves to consume animals is genuinely wondrous and amazes each generation that grows up to discover this phenomenon.

— the washington post, NOLA.com, "These stunning plants all have one thing in common: A taste for blood," 3 July 2017
And although this may be a more prosaic reading of their botanical origins, the way veggie carnivores have engineered themselves to consume animals is genuinely wondrous and amazes each generation that grows up to discover this phenomenon.

— the washington post, NOLA.com, "These stunning plants all have one thing in common: A taste for blood," 3 July 2017
There's so much about the lives of Alaska wood frogs that amazes and delights.

— bill sherwonit, Alaska Dispatch News, "What’s that sound? Ptarmigan? No, it’s raucous, lovesick Alaska wood frogs.," 1 July 2017
Check out this new, hands-on, interactive exhibit that takes the dinosaur experience in a new direction, one that will amaze, entertain and spark curiosity as robotic creatures come to life.

— michael hamersly, miamiherald, "Family-friendly things to do: Get “Warped;” see classic cars," 26 June 2017
And although this may be a more prosaic reading of their botanical origins, the way veggie carnivores have engineered themselves to consume animals is genuinely wondrous and amazes each generation that grows up to discover this phenomenon.

— the washington post, OregonLive.com, "Carnivorous plants: Grow stunning greenery that has a taste for blood (photos)," 24 June 2017
That these simple bars won against some talented bakers bringing cheesecakes and cookies still amazes me.

— mary g. pepitone, kansascity.com, "Easy chocolate peanut butter bars a winning recipe at work," 19 June 2017
What Anthony Brooks can do with his computer-like memory and lightning-fast fingers will amaze you.

— david martindale, star-telegram.com, "Three North Texans are vying for the ‘SuperHuman’ title," 7 June 2017
Conifer is a great community full of adventurous outdoor types that are also passionate about quality beer, having fun and are amazing about supporting the local community.

— interview with yourhub, The Denver Post, "Business Q&A: Snowpack Taproom, Conifer," 7 June 2017

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Origin and Etymology of amaze

Middle English amasen, from Old English āmasian, from ā- (perfective prefix) + *masian to confuse — more at abide

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First Known Use: before 12th century

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amaze Synonyms

Synonyms

surprise, astonish, astound, bowl over, dumbfound (also dumfound), flabbergast, floor, rock, shock, startle, stun, stupefy, thunderstrike

Related Words

befuddle, bewilder, blindside, blow away, confound, confuse, daze, discomfit, disconcert, dismay, jar, muddle, nonplus, perplex, shake up

Synonym Discussion of amaze

surprise, astonish, astound, amaze, flabbergast mean to impress forcibly through unexpectedness. surprise stresses causing an effect through being unexpected but not necessarily unusual or novel.