amaze

[ uh-meyz ]

/ əˈmeɪz /

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verb (used with object), a·mazed, a·maz·ing.

to overwhelm with surprise or sudden wonder; astonish greatly.

Obsolete. to bewilder; perplex.

verb (used without object), a·mazed, a·maz·ing.

to cause amazement: a new art show that delights and amazes.

noun

Archaic. amazement.

OTHER WORDS FOR amaze

1 astound, dumbfound, stun, flabbergast.

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Origin of amaze

First recorded before 1000; Middle English amasen,Old English āmasian “to confuse, stun, astonish.” See a-³, maze

synonym study for amaze

1. See surprise.

Words nearby amaze

amaurosis, amaurosis congenita of Leber, amaurosis fugax, amaurotic pupil, amaut, amaze, amazeballs, amazed, amazement, amazia, Amaziah

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How to use amaze in a sentence

They still had the $81 million that has to amaze everybody on all sides of the issue.
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Daniel Radcliffe may not be Harry Potter anymore but he continues to amaze us with magic.
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Does the number of stars that came out of Angels in the Outfield amaze you?
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“These words astonish me as much as they amaze you,” he said.
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There's always pressure, whether it's a new film or whether it's a sequel, to entertain and amaze an audience.
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His powerful logic would surprise,Amaze, and much delight: He proved that dimness of the eyesWas hurtful to the sight.
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Three strides took Andrews to the spot, and there he halted in amaze with a little exclamation of astonishment.
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"Madam, I am not disputing your word," cried poor Jack, in amaze at her angry vehemence.
A Dreadful Temptation|Mrs. Alex. McVeigh Miller
They did not know they were glimpsing the first outcroppings of a genius that would one day amaze and entertain the nations.
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She hid them quickly in the folds of her cloak, and all the while the expression of amaze and fear on her face did not abate.
High Noon|Anonymous

British Dictionary definitions for amaze

amaze

/ (əˈmeɪz) /

verb (tr)

to fill with incredulity or surprise; astonish

an obsolete word for bewilder

noun

an archaic word for amazement

Word Origin for amaze

Old English āmasian

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