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The fireworks seemed to dazzle the crowd.
What does Dazzle mean?
Dazzle means impress greatly or shine too brightly.
Dictionary definition
To impress someone greatly, or to make it hard to see because of bright light.
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Dazzle in a sentence
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The bright snow can dazzle your eyes on a sunny day.
hard
The dancer's graceful moves continued to dazzle everyone in the theater.
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What does dazzle mean?
Dazzle means to impress someone greatly or make it hard to see because of bright light.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses dazzle correctly?
This sentence uses dazzle to mean impress greatly.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of dazzle?
Bore means fail to interest or impress, which contrasts with dazzle.
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Dazzle
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WordDazzle.
Partverb, noun.
MeaningDazzle means impress greatly or shine too brightly.
ExampleExample: The fireworks seemed to dazzle the crowd.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- daz · ul
- Strongest beat
- daz
- Ending
- ul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on daz.
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Synonyms
Words like Dazzle
impressUse when someone is amazed or pleased by something.
stunUse when something surprises or amazes strongly.
Antonyms
Opposite words
boreUse when something does not interest or impress.
dullUse when something lacks brightness or excitement.
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Word family
Dazzle word family
Base word
dazzle
verb
dazzle
To impress greatly or shine too brightly.
verb
dazzled
Impressed or made unable to see clearly in the past.
adjective
dazzling
Very impressive or brightly shining.
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Hint for students
Dazzle means impress greatly or shine too brightly.
Common mix-up
Dazzle is not the same as bore. Dazzle means dazzle means impress greatly or shine too brightly.
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Read this model sentence: The bright snow can dazzle your eyes on a sunny day. Clue words: bright, snow, your. Underline clue words that show why dazzle fits instead of bore. Now write one new sentence that shows dazzle without using the word dazzle. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show dazzle?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The bright snow can dazzle your eyes on a sunny day." Why does dazzle fit better than bore?
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