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Verb astonish has 1 sense
  1. amaze, astonish, astound - affect with wonder; "Your ability to speak six languages amazes me!"
    --1 is one way to surprise
    Derived form: noun astonishment1
    Sample sentences:
    The good news will astonish her
    The performance is likely to astonish Sue

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Astonish

Part of Speech: Verb

Senses:

1. To surprise greatly; to fill with wonder or awe.

Usage:

- He was astonished by the breathtaking view from the mountaintop.

- The magician's tricks never failed to astonish the audience.

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2. To impress or affect deeply.

Usage:

- The singer's powerful performance astonished her fans.

- The news of her promotion astonished her colleagues.

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3. To cause someone to be greatly surprised or shocked.

Usage:

- The sudden turn of events astonished everyone in the room.

- The revelation astonished the detective and changed the course of the investigation.

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