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amazes

/əˈmeɪzɪz/

Meanings
verb
To fill with wonder and surprise; to astonish, astound, surprise or perplex.

Examples :

"He was amazed when he found that the girl was a robot."
mind sensation emotion

Related Words

Illustration unconscious

unconscious noun

/ˌʌnˈkɒnʃəs/ /ˌʌnˈkɑnʃəs/

Unconscious mind

"Her unconscious held the key to understanding her recurring nightmares. "

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powerful adjective

/ˈpaʊəfl/ /ˈpaʊɚfəl/

Having, or capable of exerting power, potency or influence.

"The new school principal is a powerful advocate for student success. "

Illustration astounded

astounded verb

/əˈstaʊndɪd/ /æˈstaʊndɪd/

To astonish, bewilder or dazzle.

"The magician's incredible disappearing act astounded the entire audience. "

Illustration astound

astound verb

/əˈstaʊnd/

To astonish, bewilder or dazzle.

"The magician's incredible disappearing act astounded the entire audience. "

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incredible adjective

/ɪŋˈkɹɛdɪbəl/ /ɪŋˈkɹɛdəbəl/

Too implausible to be credible; beyond belief; unbelievable.

"The story of the student who got a perfect score on every test seemed incredible; no one believed it was possible. "

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opponent noun

/ɒpəʊnənt/

One who opposes another; one who works or takes a position against someone or something; one who attempts to stop the progress of someone or something.

"During the crackdown, many opponents of the regime were arrested."

Illustration magician

magician noun

/məˈdʒɪʃən/

A person who plays with or practices allegedly supernatural magic.

"The magician made a rabbit disappear from his hat, amazing all the children. "

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astonish verb

/əˈstɒnɪʃ/ /əˈstɑnɪʃ/

To surprise greatly.

"The unexpected snowstorm astonished everyone in the neighborhood. "

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audience noun

/ˈɔːdi.əns/

A group of people within hearing; specifically, a large gathering of people listening to or watching a performance, speech, etc.

"We joined the audience just as the lights went down."

Illustration surprise

surprise noun

/səˈpɹaɪz/

Something unexpected.

"It was a surprise to find out I owed twice as much as I thought I did."

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bewilder verb

/bɪˈwɪldə(ɹ)/ /bɪˈwɪldɚ/

To confuse, disorientate, or puzzle someone, especially with many different choices.

"All the different possible options may bewilder us."

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amazement noun

/əˈmeɪz.mənt/

The condition of being amazed; overwhelming wonder, as from surprise, sudden fear, horror, or admiration; astonishment.

"The children stared in amazement as the magician pulled a rabbit from his hat. "