wonder


wonder (http://definr.com/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]
     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 child's linguistic
        abilities" [syn: marvel]