Amaze
/əˈmeɪz/noun
To surprise someone greatly; to fill with wonder or astonishment.
Did you know?The term 'amaze' derives from an Old English root meaning 'to bewilder' or 'to confuse', hinting at a deeper connection to enchantment and sorcery.
Etymological Timeline
Old English
OE
amasian
“to confuse or bewilder”
Middle English
ME
amazen
“to astonish or cause great surprise”
14th Century
English
amaze
“to fill with wonder; to astonish”
Modern English
English
amaze
“to cause someone to be filled with astonishment or wonder”