B2verbemotions
US/əˈmeɪz/
UK/əˈmeɪz/
to surprise someone very much
In context
Her fluent English amazed everyone at the job interview.
It amazes me how fast children learn new apps.
We were amazed by the view from the top of the mountain.
Words that go with amaze
adjective + preposition
- amazed byTourists are always amazed by the traffic in Hanoi.
- amazed atI was amazed at how cheap the food was.
verb + noun
- it amazes meIt amazes me that he is still single.
- never cease to amazeHer energy never ceases to amaze me.
adverb + adjective
- truly amazedWe were truly amazed by the show.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I was very amazing when I saw the beach.Correct: I was amazed when I saw the beach.