amaze

2 definitions • 8 examples

to cause someone to be extremely surprised:

[ + question word ] I was amazed by how well he looked.

You've done all your homework in an hour? You amaze me.

[ + that ] It amazes me that she's got the energy for all those parties.

[ + to infinitive ] It amazes me to think that Anna is now in charge of the company.

It amazes me how you can put up with living in such a dirty house.

It never ceases to amaze me how he can talk for so long without ever saying anything interesting.

to cause someone to be extremely surprised:

The prices they’re getting for vegetables just amaze me.

I’m amazed at how well your little girl can read.