wonder

Noun
  1. The feeling aroused by something strange and surprising (synset 107525235)
    is a type of: amazement, astonishment - the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
    subtypes: awe - an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
    same as: admiration, wonderment
  2. Something that causes feelings of wonder (synset 107304311)
    "the wonders of modern science"
    is a type of: happening, natural event, occurrence, occurrent - an event that happens
    same as: marvel
  3. A state in which you want to learn more about something (synset 105690411)
    is a type of: cognitive state, state of mind - the state of a person's cognitive processes
    subtypes:
    same as: curiosity
Verb
  1. Have a wish or desire to know something (synset 200731363)
    "He wondered who had built this beautiful church"
    is a type of: query, question - pose a question
    subtypes: request - inquire for (information)
    same as: enquire, inquire
  2. Place in doubt or express doubtful speculation (synset 200927081)
    "I wonder whether this was the right thing to do"; "she wondered whether it would snow tonight"
    is a type of: chew over, contemplate, excogitate, meditate, mull, mull over, muse, ponder, reflect, ruminate, speculate, think over - reflect deeply on a subject
    subtypes: scruple - have doubts about
    same as: question
  3. Be amazed at (synset 200927461)
    "We marvelled at the child's linguistic abilities"
    is a type of: react, respond - show a response or a reaction to something
    same as: marvel

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