amaze
word
Definition
To surprise someone very much, often because something is impressive, unusual, or unexpected.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used with objects that impress or surprise deeply: 'amaze someone.' More formal than 'surprise.' Often used in passive voice: 'I was amazed.' Related adjectives: 'amazing' (impressive), 'amazed' (feeling surprised).
Spanish: asombrar - sorprenderPortuguese (BR): surpreender - maravilharPortuguese (PT): surpreender - maravilharChinese (Simplified): 使惊奇 - 使惊讶Chinese (Traditional): 使驚奇 - 使驚訝Hindi: आश्चर्यचकित करना - हैरान करनाArabic: يُدهِش - يُبهرBengali: অবাক করা - বিস্মিত করাRussian: изумлять - поражать - удивлятьJapanese: 驚かせるVietnamese: làm kinh ngạc - làm ngạc nhiênKorean: 감탄하게 하다 - 놀라게 하다Turkish: hayrete düşürmek - şaşırtmakUrdu: حیران کرنا - دنگ کرناIndonesian: làm kinh ngạc - làm ngỡ ngàng
Example Sentences
The magician's tricks amaze the children.
basic
It amazes me how fast technology changes.
basic
Her talent never fails to amaze us.
basic
It would amaze you how kind people can be.
natural
You never cease to amaze me with your ideas.
natural
Their performance completely amazed everyone.
natural