Thesaurus results for AMAZE

Q: How does the verb 'amaze' contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of amaze are astonish , astound , flabbergast , and surprise . While all these words mean "to impress forcibly through unexpectedness," amaze suggests an effect of bewilderment. // amazed by the immense size of the place

Q: When would 'astonish' be a good substitute for 'amaze'?

The synonyms astonish and amaze are sometimes interchangeable, but astonish implies surprising so greatly as to seem incredible. // a discovery that astonished the world

Q: In what contexts can 'astound' take the place of 'amaze'?

The words astound and amaze can be used in similar contexts, but astound stresses the shock of astonishment. // too astounded to respond

Q: Where would 'flabbergast' be a reasonable alternative to 'amaze'?

The meanings of flabbergast and amaze largely overlap; however, flabbergast may suggest thorough astonishment and bewilderment or dismay. // flabbergasted by his angry refusal

Q: When could 'surprise' be used to replace 'amaze'?

While the synonyms surprise and amaze are close in meaning, surprise stresses causing an effect through being unexpected but not necessarily unusual or novel. // surprised to find them at home

amaze

verb

ə-ˈmāz

Definition of amaze next

as in to surprise

to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected your ability to remember names and faces amazes me

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How does the verb amaze contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of amaze are astonish, astound, flabbergast, and surprise. While all these words mean "to impress forcibly through unexpectedness," amaze suggests an effect of bewilderment.

amazed by the immense size of the place

When would astonish be a good substitute for amaze?

The synonyms astonish and amaze are sometimes interchangeable, but astonish implies surprising so greatly as to seem incredible.

a discovery that astonished the world

In what contexts can astound take the place of amaze?

The words astound and amaze can be used in similar contexts, but astound stresses the shock of astonishment.

too astounded to respond

Where would flabbergast be a reasonable alternative to amaze?

The meanings of flabbergast and amaze largely overlap; however, flabbergast may suggest thorough astonishment and bewilderment or dismay.

flabbergasted by his angry refusal

When could surprise be used to replace amaze?

While the synonyms surprise and amaze are close in meaning, surprise stresses causing an effect through being unexpected but not necessarily unusual or novel.

surprised to find them at home

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Recent Examples of amaze Ben Böhmer - Bloom Composer and producer Ben Böhmer amazes with Bloom. —

Lisa Kocay, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024 But other events, have amazed us with great beauty and displays of creative energy. —

Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024 The technology seized by law enforcement amazed even a seasoned gambling fraud officer like Piallat, both for its ingenuity and its relative simplicity. —

Ben Dowsett, WIRED, 10 Dec. 2024 The Japanese conductor amazed audiences with the lithe physicality of his performances during three decades at the helm of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. —

Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for amaze

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Here are the 14 most shocking snubs and surprises from the 2025 Academy Awards shortlist.

— Radhika Seth, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2025
The upside earnings surprised many, and consequently, the stock popped.

— Michael Khouw, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2025