amaze

[əˈmeɪz]

amaze Definition

to surprise or impress someone greatly; to cause wonder or astonishment.

Using amaze: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "amaze" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The magician's tricks amazed the audience.

• Example

  I am amazed by her talent.

• Example

  The beauty of the sunset never fails to amaze me.

amaze Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for amaze

• astonish
• surprise
• astound
• dazzle
• stun

Antonyms for amaze

• bore
• disappoint
• unimpress

Phrases with amaze

• amaze at

  to be surprised or impressed by something

  Example

  I amaze at how quickly she learns new things.

• amaze with

  to surprise or impress someone with something

  Example

  She amazed us with her incredible singing voice.

• never cease to amaze

  to always surprise or impress someone

  Example

  Her creativity never ceases to amaze me.

Origins of amaze

from Old English 'āmasian', meaning 'to confound, perplex'

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Summary: amaze in Brief

'Amaze' [əˈmeɪz] means to surprise or impress someone greatly, causing wonder or astonishment. It is often used to describe something impressive or surprising, as in 'The magician's tricks amazed the audience.' 'Amaze' can be used in phrases like 'amaze at' and 'amaze with,' and it has synonyms like 'astonish' and 'astound.'