amaze
1 of 1verb/əˈmeɪz/
Forms:amazes,amazing,amazed,amazed
1
to greatly surprise someone
B2transitive- Her artistic talent never failed to amaze her friends.
- The speed and efficiency of the new computer system amazed the employees.
- The unexpected plot twist in the book amazed the readers.
- The magician's tricks amazed the children at the birthday party.
- The generosity of the donation amazed the charity workers.
2
to cause confusion or puzzlement by being strange or difficult to understand
transitive- The intricate workings of the ancient clock amazed the engineers attempting to restore it.
- His sudden change in behavior amazed his friends, leaving them wondering about the cause.
- The complexity of the puzzle amazed her, as every piece seemed to defy logic.
- How he manages to balance so many responsibilities still amazes his colleagues.
- The winding plot of the novel amazed readers, keeping them guessing until the very end.