wonder (n.)

  1. the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

    [ Syn: wonderment , admiration ]

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

    [ Syn: marvel ]

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

    [ Syn: curiosity ]

    wonder (v.)

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

    [ Syn: 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

    [ Syn: question ]

  3. be amazed at; We marvelled at the childs linguistic abilities

    [ Syn: marvel ]

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