won·der  /ˈwʌndər/

noun

1. the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

synset: wonder, wonderment, admiration

2. something that causes feelings of wonder; "the wonders of modern science"

synset: wonder, marvel

3. a state in which you want to learn more about something

synset: curiosity, wonder

verb

1. have a wish or desire to know something; "He wondered who had built this beautiful church"

synset: wonder, inquire, enquire

2. place in doubt or express doubtful speculation; "I wonder whether this was the right thing to do"; "she wondered whether it would snow tonight"

synset: wonder, question

3. be amazed at; "We marvelled at the child's linguistic abilities"

synset: wonder, marvel



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