C1verbemotions
US/ˈmɑːr.vəl/
UK/ˈmɑː.vəl/
to feel great surprise and admiration for something
In context
Fans marveled at the young striker's speed and control.
I still marvel that my grandmother raised six children alone.
Visitors marvel at the colors of the rice terraces in Mù Cang Chải.
Words that go with marvel
verb + preposition
- marvel atWe could only marvel at her courage during the illness.
adverb + verb
- never cease to marvelI never cease to marvel at how quickly children adapt.
- can only marvelYou can only marvel at how fast children learn languages.
- still marvelI still marvel at how calm she was in that interview.
verb + noun
- marvel at the beautyTourists stop to marvel at the beauty of Hạ Long Bay.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I marveled her talent.Correct: I marveled at her talent.