marvel
Translation
to marvel, to wonder, to be amazed
Examples
I marvel at her ability to stay calm.
I marvel at her ability to stay calm.
Visitors marvelled that the tower was still standing.
Visitors marveled that the tower was still standing.
Grammar Patterns
to marvel ((at sth./sb.)) to be very surprised or impressed by (sth./sb.) I marvel at her courage.
to marvel ((that ...)) to be very surprised or impressed that (sth. happened) We marveled that he survived.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wonder, admire, be amazed
Etymology
From Old French 'merveille' (a wonder), from Latin 'mirabilia' (wonderful things).
Memory Tips
Think of the 'Marvel' comics and movies, which are full of things to marvel at.