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marvel
What does marvel mean?
marvel (verb): be amazed at.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use marvel in a sentence?
- We marveled at the child's linguistic abilities. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce marvel?
/ˈmɑɹvəl/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does marvel come from?
First attested from 1300, from Middle English merveile.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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arouse again
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press firmly
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grow rapidly
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be amazed at
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