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   wonder

   /ˈwʌndə/

   noun

   • 1. a feeling of amazement and admiration, caused by something beautiful, remarkable, or unfamiliar: "he observed the intricacy of the ironwork with the wonder of a child" Similar aweadmirationwondermentfascinationsurpriseastonishmentamazement
   • ▪ a thing or a quality of something that causes wonder: "have you ever explored the wonders of a coral reef?" Similar marvelmiraclephenomenonwonderful thingsensationsightspectaclebeautycuriosityraritynonpareil
   • 2. a person or thing regarded as very good, remarkable, or effective: "we all eat cakes from Gisella—she's a wonder"
   • ▪ having remarkable properties or abilities: "a wonder drug"
   • 3. a surprising event or situation: "it is a wonder that losses are not much greater"

   verb

   • 1. desire to know something; feel curious: "how many times have I written that, I wonder?" Similar ponderask oneselfthink aboutmeditate onreflect ondeliberate aboutmuse onspeculate aboutconjecturepuzzle aboutbe curious aboutbe inquisitive aboutinformal:cudgel one's brains about
   • ▪ used to express a polite question or request: "I wonder whether you have thought more about it?"
   • 2. feel doubt: "even hereditary peers are inclined to wonder about the legitimacy of the place"
   • 3. feel admiration and amazement; marvel: "people stood by and wondered at such bravery" Similar marvelbe amazedbe filled with amazementbe filled with admirationbe astonishedbe surprisedbe awedstand in awebe full of wonderbe lost for wordsnot believe one's eyes/earsnot know what to saybe dumbfoundedgapegogglegawkinformal:be flabbergastedboggle
   • ▪ feel surprise: "if I feel compassion for her, it is not to be wondered at" Similar be surprisedexpress surprisefind it surprisingbe astonished/amazed

   Word Origin Old Englishwundor (noun), wundrian (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch wonder and German Wunder, of unknown ultimate origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. wonderer noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishWONDER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a feeling of great surprise and admiration caused by seeing or experiencing something that is strange and new: The sight of the Grand Canyon stretching out before them filled them with wonder.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › wonderWonder Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. a. : a cause of astonishment or admiration : marvel. it's a wonder you weren't killed. the pyramid is a wonder to behold. b. : miracle. 2. : the quality of exciting amazed admiration. 3. a. : rapt attention or astonishment at something awesomely mysterious or new to one's experience. b. : a feeling of doubt or uncertainty. wonder. 2 of 3. verb.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › wonderWONDER Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Wonder definition: to think or speculate curiously. See examples of WONDER used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishWONDER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you wonder about something, you think about it and try to guess or understand more about it.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishwonder verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of wonder verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Definition of wonder noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › wonderWonder - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of wonder. noun. the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising. synonyms: admiration, wonderment. see more. noun. something that causes feelings of wonder. “the wonders of modern science” synonyms: marvel. see more. noun. a state in which you want to learn more about something. synonyms: curiosity. see more. verb.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishWONDER | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   WONDER definition: 1. to want to know something or to try to understand the reason for something: 2. used to politely…. Learn more.

10. www.thefreedictionary.com › wonderWonder - definition of wonder by The Free Dictionary

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    1. To have a feeling of awe, astonishment, surprise, or admiration: We wondered at the ease with which she settled into her new job. 2. To be filled with curiosity or doubt: I could only wonder after hearing his excuse. I wondered about his late-night comings and goings. v.tr.

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › wonderwonder | meaning of wonder in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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    wonder meaning, definition, what is wonder: to think about something that you are no...: Learn more.