English dictionary
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English noun: marvel | |||
| 1. | marvel (event) something that causes feelings of wonder | ||
| Samples | The wonders of modern science. | ||
| Synonyms | wonder | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | happening, natural event, occurrence, occurrent | ||
English verb: marvel | |||
| 1. | marvel (communication) be amazed at | ||
| Samples | We marvelled at the child's linguistic abilities. | ||
| Examples | Sam and Sue marvel over the results of the experiment | ||
| Synonyms | wonder | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | react, respond | ||
| 2. | marvel (communication) express astonishment or surprise about something | ||
| Examples | Sam and Sue marvel over the results of the experiment | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s PP. Somebody ----s that CLAUSE | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | express, give tongue to, utter, verbalise, verbalize | ||
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