amaze
|a-maze|
B1
/əˈmeɪz/
astonishing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amaze' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'amasen,' where 'a-' meant 'intensive' and 'masen' meant 'to confuse or bewilder.'
Historical Evolution
'amasen' transformed into the modern English word 'amaze' through gradual phonetic changes.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to confuse or bewilder,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to fill with wonder or astonishment.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to fill someone with wonder or astonishment.
The magician's tricks never fail to amaze the audience.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35