Definition

To make someone confused or unable to understand something.

Example

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

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever read a book that just mystify you completely?

Oh, definitely! I recently read one that left me so confused.

I love those kinds of books, even if they mystify me.

Same here! They really make you think outside the box.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mystify → It is formed from "myst" (from Greek "mystes", meaning one who is initiated into the mysteries) and "-ify" (meaning to make or to cause to be). The word "mystify" means to make something mysterious or to cause confusion about something.

Memory Tip

Think of someone being 'initiated into mysteries' ('myst') and then 'making' it confusing ('-ify'). This helps you remember that to mystify means to make something mysterious.

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