| verb | have a wish or desire to know something “He wondered who had built this beautiful church” |
| verb | place in doubt or express doubtful speculation “I wonder whether this was the right thing to do” |
| verb | be amazed at “We marvelled at the child's linguistic abilities” |
| adjective | showing curiosity “if someone saw a man climbing a light post they might get inquisitive” |
| wonder | noun | a state in which you want to learn more about something |
| wonderer | noun | someone who is curious about something |
| inquisitive | adjective | inquiring or appearing to inquire |
| question | noun | uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something |
| wonderment | noun | the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising |
| marvel | noun | something that causes feelings of wonder |
| marveller | noun | someone filled with admiration and awe; someone who wonders at something |
| inquisitiveness | noun | a state of active curiosity |
| inquire | verb | have a wish or desire to know something |
| speculate | verb | reflect deeply on a subject |