Amaze

Pronunciation: /əˈmeɪz/

Definitions of amaze

verb to cause someone to feel extremely surprised or impressed

Example Sentences

A1 I amaze my friends with my magic tricks.

A2 The view from the top of the mountain amazed me.

B1 The intricate details of the painting never fail to amaze visitors.

B2 The technology used in the new smartphone model truly amazed the tech enthusiasts.

C1 The complexity of the scientific research findings never cease to amaze me.

C2 The performance of the ballet dancers was so stunning that it amazed even the seasoned critics.

Examples of amaze in a Sentence

formal The intricate details of the architecture never cease to amaze me.

informal I am always amazed by how fast he can run.

slang That movie totally amazed me, it was lit!

figurative Her talent for storytelling never fails to amaze her audience.

Grammatical Forms of amaze

• past tense: amazed
• plural: amazes
• comparative: more amazed
• superlative: most amazed
• present tense: amaze
• future tense: will amaze
• perfect tense: have amazed
• continuous tense: amazing
• singular: amaze
• positive degree: amazing
• infinitive: to amaze
• gerund: amazing
• participle: amazing

Origin and Evolution of amaze

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'amaze' originated from the Old English word 'amasian' which means to confuse or confound.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'amaze' evolved to mean to fill with wonder or astonishment, rather than just confusion.