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Meaning of marvel in English
Pronunciation
/ˈmɑrvəl/
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Verb
marvel
Etymology
Middle English (as a noun): from Old French merveille, from late Latin mirabilia, neuter plural of Latin mirabilis‘wonderful’, from mirari‘wonder at’
Definitions
1.
be amazed at
Examples
« We marvelled at the child's linguistic abilities »
2.
express astonishment or surprise about something
Noun
marvel
Definitions
1.
something that causes feelings of wonder
Examples
« the wonders of modern science »