Third person singular or plural: surprises someone greatly, fills them with wonder or astonishment.
From Old English 'amasian,' possibly from 'maze' (confusion), with the 'a-' prefix intensifying it. The word originally meant to confuse or bewilder before evolving toward positive wonder.
The word 'amaze' is related to 'maze'—both involve being lost or disoriented in your mind! Scientists studying wonder found that amazement physically changes your pupils and slows your thinking, as your brain processes something that doesn't fit your existing knowledge.
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