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        a·maze

        amaze

         
         
        pronunciation:
        meIz
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        part of speech: verb
        inflections: amazes, amazing, amazed
        definition: to surprise greatly or fill with wonder; astonish.
        The little girl's musical talent amazed the audience.
        synonyms:
        astonish, astound, stagger, stun, surprise
        similar words:
        awe, bowl over, daze, floor, shock
        derivations: amazing (adj.), amazingly (adv.)
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        • amazed:
          showing great wonder or surprise.
        • amazement:
          great wonder or surprise.
        • amazing:
          causing great wonder or surprise.
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