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- DictionaryA·maze/əˈmāz/
verb
- 1. surprise (someone) greatly; fill with astonishment: "she amazed doctors by fighting back when her deteriorating condition caused her to suffer heart failure"
Dec 15, 2022 · The meaning of AMAZE is to fill with wonder : astound. How to use amaze in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Amaze.
to cause someone to be extremely surprised: [ + question word ] I was amazed by how well he looked. You've done all your homework in an hour? You amaze me. [ + that ] It amazes me that she's got the energy for all those parties. [ + to infinitive ] It amazes me to think that Anna is now in charge of the company.
to overwhelm with surprise or sudden wonder; astonish greatly: It will never cease to amaze me how fast children grow. She was amazed that someone could be serious about something so incredibly absurd. Synonyms: flabbergast, stun, dumbfound, astound. Obsolete. to bewilder; perplex. verb (used without object) , a·mazed, a·maz·ing.
Things that amaze fill you with confusion and mystery — or they just impress you. Either way, amazing things make an impact. There are two main meanings to amaze. The first has to do with causing a feeling of puzzlement or awe.
to cause someone to be extremely surprised: [ + question word ] I was amazed by how well he looked. You've done all your homework in an hour? You amaze me. [ + that ] It amazes me that she has the energy for all those parties. [ + to infinitive ] It amazes me to think that Anna is now in charge of the company.
a•maze. (əˈmeɪz) v. a•mazed, a•maz•ing, n. v.t. 1. to overwhelm with surprise or sudden wonder; astonish greatly. 2. Obs. to bewilder; perplex. v.i. 3. to cause astonishment or amazement: a show that delights and amazes.
Definition of amaze verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
