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wonder (enc)
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Wonder| Noun | 1. | wonder - the feeling aroused by something strange and surprisingamazement, astonishment - the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising; "he looked at me in astonishment" awe - an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration; "he stared over the edge with a feeling of awe" | | | 2. | wonder - something that causes feelings of wonder; "the wonders of modern science" | | | 3. | wonder - a state in which you want to learn more about somethinginterest, involvement - a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something; "an interest in music" | | | Verb | 1. | wonder - have a wish or desire to know something; "He wondered who had built this beautiful church"request - inquire for (information); "I requested information from the secretary" | | | 2. | wonder - place in doubt or express doubtful speculation; "I wonder whether this was the right thing to do"; "she wondered whether it would snow tonight"meditate, mull, mull over, muse, ponder, chew over, think over, excogitate, ruminate, speculate, reflect, contemplate - reflect deeply on a subject; "I mulled over the events of the afternoon"; "philosophers have speculated on the question of God for thousands of years"; "The scientist must stop to observe and start to excogitate" | | | 3. | wonder - be amazed at; "We marvelled at the child's linguistic abilities" | |
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