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Third Person
wonders
Present Participle
wondering
Past Tense
wondered
Past Participle
wondered
1
to want to know about something particular
- I often wonder what life would be like in a different time period.
- When faced with a mystery, people tend to wonder and speculate about possible explanations.
- The detective couldn't help but wonder who the mysterious figure in the photograph could be.
2
to experience a sense of awe or admiration for something
- The children wondered at the beauty of the night sky filled with stars.
- Travelers often wonder at the breathtaking landscapes they encounter.
- During the astronomy class, students wondered at the vastness of the universe.
- Nature enthusiasts wonder at the diversity of flora and fauna in a rainforest.
- She paused to wonder at the beauty of the starry night sky
Synonyms:
3
to feel interested or uncertain about something and want to know more
- He often wonders about the mysteries of the universe.
- I often wonder about the lives of people in different countries.
- He couldn’t help but wonder about the strange noise in the attic.
- She stayed awake at night, wondering about the future.
Synonyms:
4
used to politely ask or make a request, often expressing curiosity or uncertainty
- I wonder if you have a moment to talk.
- She was wondering if she could borrow a pen.
- I wonder if it's possible to change the time of the meeting.
- We were wondering if we could join you for dinner.
- He was wondering if there are any tickets left.