amaze
Use Amaze in a sentence
verb (used with object)
1.
to overwhelm with surprise or sudden wonder; astonish greatly.
2.
Obsolete. to bewilder; perplex.
noun
4.
Archaic. amazement.
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Amaze
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Etymonline
Word Origin & History
amaze
early 13c., amasian "stupefy, make crazy," from a-, probably used here as an intensive prefix, + -masian, related to maze (q.v.). Sense of "overwhelm with wonder" is from 1590s.
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Example sentences
Children always amaze with their responses and resourcefulness.
Indeed, the botanical bounty here continues to amaze, delight and nourish me daily.
Amaze your friends with a little help from air pressure.
She stood over six feet tall and had enough bulk and muscle to amaze audiences with her prowess.
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