amaze
/əˈmeɪz/verb
Elementary
1
To fill (someone) with surprise and wonder; to astonish, to astound, to surprise.
2
To stun or stupefy (someone).
3
To bewilder or perplex (someone or oneself).
4
To fill (someone) with panic; to panic, to terrify.
5
To experience amazement; to be astounded.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
#archaic#obsolete