amaze

Translation

astonish

Definition

To cause someone to be extremely surprised, impressed, or filled with wonder. It often implies a sense of awe or admiration at something unexpected or extraordinary.

Example

• “The magician's final trick never fails to amaze the audience.”

  The magician's final trick never fails to astonish the audience.

• “Her ability to learn languages so quickly continues to amaze me.”

  Her ability to learn languages so quickly continues to astonish me.

• “The sheer scale of the ancient pyramids is truly amazing.”

  The sheer scale of the ancient pyramids is truly astonishing.

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