marvel Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun something that causes feelings of wonder
wonder.
- the wonders of modern science
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verb be amazed at
wonder.
- We marvelled at the child's linguistic abilities
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verb express astonishment or surprise about something
WordNet
Mar"vel noun
Etymology
OE.Definitions
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That which causes wonder; a prodigy; a miracle. I will do marvels such as have not been done. Ex. xxxiv. 10.
Nature's sweet marvel undefiled. Emerson.
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Wonder. R. "Use lessens marvel." Sir W. Scott.
Mar"vel intransitive verb
Etymology
OE.Wordforms
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To be struck with surprise, astonishment, or wonder; to wonder. Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you. 1 john iii. 13.
Mar"vel transitive verb
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To marvel at. Obs. Wyclif. -
To cause to marvel, or be surprised; -- used impersonally. Obs.But much now me marveleth. Rich. the Redeless.