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astonish

1 of 1verb
/əˈstɑnɪʃ/
Forms:astonishes,astonishing,astonished,astonished
1

to impress or surprise someone very much

C1transitive
  • The magician's incredible tricks astonished the audience.
  • The unexpected appearance of a shooting star astonished everyone.
  • The stunning view from the mountaintop astonished the hikers.
  • His talent for playing the piano astonished his friends and family.
  • The intricate details of the painting astonished art enthusiasts.
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