amaze
1 of 2verb
ə-ˈmāz 
amazed; amazing; amazes
transitive verb
1
: to fill with wonder : astound
He amazed audiences with the power of his voice.
2
obsolete : bewilder, perplex
intransitive verb
: to show or cause astonishment
The fireworks display never ceases to amaze.
amaze
2 of 2noun
: amazement
Dick looked at the little man in amaze.
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Synonyms
Verb
- astonish
- astound
- bowl over
- dumbfound
- dumfound
- flabbergast
- floor
- rock
- shock
- startle
- stun
- stupefy
- surprise
- surprize
- thunderstrike
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Example Sentences
Verb He has amazed audiences around the world with his magic tricks. It amazes me that no one noticed the error. Her garden's beauty never fails to amaze.
Recent Examples on the Web Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2022 Preparing restaurant quality food on mine never fails to amaze my friends. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 15 June 2022 These two never cease to amaze in the looks department. Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 12 Aug. 2022 What will never cease to amaze me is not her style, necessarily, but Jennifer Lopez's immunity to heat. Sam Reed, Glamour, 14 July 2022 Chopard’s commitment to the Cannes Film Festival continues to heighten the experience for those who make the journey, from intimate celebrations honoring film and its artisans to the annual fetes that never cease to amaze. Carita Rizzo, Variety, 17 May 2022 Poole shines again: Jordan Poole just keeps finding ways to amaze. C.j. Holmes, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Mar. 2022 The marvel of flight never ceases to amaze, and the spectacle is that much more unbelievable when the aircraft are longer than Olympic swimming pools, heavier than the world’s biggest tanks, and taller than five-story buildings. Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics, 28 Feb. 2022 Realism, romanticism, dynamic… Neal had a full quiver, that never went empty of new arrows to amaze and astound us. Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Apr. 2022 Sunset Magazine, 9 May 2022 Despite Sethward's best efforts to shock and amaze viewers, Simon buzzed the act early on and didn't have the nicest things to say to the comedian at the end of the performance. Kayla Keegan, Good Housekeeping, 11 Aug. 2021 See More
Verb
The Row’s arsenal of chic, minimalist closet heroes never ceases to amaze us. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2022 Preparing restaurant quality food on mine never fails to amaze my friends. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 15 June 2022 These two never cease to amaze in the looks department. Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 12 Aug. 2022 What will never cease to amaze me is not her style, necessarily, but Jennifer Lopez's immunity to heat. Sam Reed, Glamour, 14 July 2022 Chopard’s commitment to the Cannes Film Festival continues to heighten the experience for those who make the journey, from intimate celebrations honoring film and its artisans to the annual fetes that never cease to amaze. Carita Rizzo, Variety, 17 May 2022 Poole shines again: Jordan Poole just keeps finding ways to amaze. C.j. Holmes, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Mar. 2022 The marvel of flight never ceases to amaze, and the spectacle is that much more unbelievable when the aircraft are longer than Olympic swimming pools, heavier than the world’s biggest tanks, and taller than five-story buildings. Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics, 28 Feb. 2022 Realism, romanticism, dynamic… Neal had a full quiver, that never went empty of new arrows to amaze and astound us. Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Apr. 2022 Noun
But there’s still a short list of destinations with the power to surprise and amaze and awe—and quite a few happen to be in Nevada. Sunset Magazine, 9 May 2022 Despite Sethward's best efforts to shock and amaze viewers, Simon buzzed the act early on and didn't have the nicest things to say to the comedian at the end of the performance. Kayla Keegan, Good Housekeeping, 11 Aug. 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
Verb
Middle English amasen, from Old English āmasian, from ā- (perfective prefix) + *masian to confuse — more at abide
Noun
derivative of amaze entry 1
First Known Use
Verb
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 2
Noun
1598, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing amaze
Kids Definition
amaze
verb
ə-ˈmāz
amazed; amazing
: to surprise or puzzle very much
His skill with the ball amazed us.
amazes
verb
as in astonishes
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected your ability to remember names and faces amazes me Synonyms & Similar Words
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- astonishes
- surprises
- stuns
- shocks
- startles
- astounds
- rocks
- dumbfounds
- flabbergasts
- stupefies
- perplexes
- bewilders
- surprizes
- bowls over
- befuddles
- dumfounds
- disconcerts
- takes aback
- dismays
- takes by surprise
- confuses
- thunderstrikes
- floors
- blindsides
- confounds
- discomfits
- dazes
- blows away
- muddles
- shakes up
- nonplusses
- jars
- nonpluses
- knocks for a loop