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amaze

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /əˈmeɪz/

KK: /əˈmeɪz/

intransitive verb
Definition

To cause someone to feel very surprised or impressed by something.


Example

The magician's tricks never fail to amaze the audience.


Tense Forms

Past: amazed

Past Participle: amazed


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you see the sunset yesterday?
Sloth B
Yeah, it was really beautiful!
Sloth A
It never fails to amaze me how stunning nature can be.
Sloth B
I know, right? Moments like that always lift my spirits.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
astonish
astound
surprise
Antonyms
bore
disappoint
unimpress
noun
Definition

To cause someone to feel very surprised or impressed.


Example

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Conversation
Sloth A
Did you see that trick he did on the skateboard?
Sloth B
Yeah, it was totally amaze!
Sloth A
I know, right? It left everyone in such amaze.
Sloth B
transitive verb
Definition

To cause someone to feel very surprised or impressed by something.


Example

The magician's tricks never cease to amaze the audience.


Tense Forms

Past: amazed

Past Participle: amazed


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you see the magician's show last night?
Sloth B
Yes! It really amazed me how he pulled that rabbit out of nowhere.
Sloth A
I know, right? His tricks were so clever and unexpected.
Sloth B
Root Explanation

**Amaze** → The word 'amaze' originates from the Old English 'amasian', which means to confuse or bewilder. It is formed from the prefix 'a-' (meaning to) and 'maze' (meaning to confuse or bewilder). The word 'amaze' means to cause someone to be filled with wonder or astonishment, often to the point of confusion.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'filled with wonder' when something 'confuses' you — that's what amaze means.

Visually Confused Words
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smaze
namaz
mazer
mazed
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amuze
agaze
Is this page helpful?
For sure! I can't believe how talented he is.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
wonder
astonishment
marvel
Antonyms
boredom
indifference
apathy
Exactly! I was completely mesmerized by his performance.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
astonish
astound
daze
Antonyms
bore
disappoint
unimpress