amaze — to surprise someone very much
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to surprise someone very much
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈmeɪz/
Korean meaning: 놀라게 하다, 깜짝 놀라게 하다
Korean pronunciation: 어-메이즈 (강세: 메이즈)
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's ability to use TikTok continues to amaze me.
- It amazes me how students can sleep with their eyes open during class.
- The speed of technological development amazes scientists worldwide.
amaze
VERB//əˈmeɪz//
to surprise someone very much
The sight of the northern lights amazed the travelers.
The inventor amazed everyone with the flying machine. (SURPRISE + WONDER = AMAZE)
Amaze their gaze with a breathtaking sunlit haze.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 영어 'amasian'에서 유래되었으며, 원래는 '미로에 빠뜨리다, 혼란스럽게 하다'라는 의미였습니다. 시간이 지나면서 '놀라게 하다'라는 긍정적인 의미로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's ability to use TikTok continues to amaze me.”
“It amazes me how students can sleep with their eyes open during class.”
“The speed of technological development amazes scientists worldwide.”
“Her talent for languages never fails to amaze her teachers.”
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