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Definition of never cease to amaze

formal
—used as a way of saying with emphasis that one is always amazed by something or someone
  • You never cease to amaze me.
  • Her courage never ceases to amaze me.

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never play

  1. : not ever : at no time

  2. : not in any degree : not under any condition

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cease play

  1. : to cause to come to an end especially gradually : no longer continue

  2. : to come to an end

  3. : to bring an activity or action to an end : discontinue

  1. : cessation

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amaze play

  1. : to fill with wonder : astound

  2. : bewilder, perplex

  3. : to show or cause astonishment

  1. : amazement

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