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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.
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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.