astonish

/əˈstɑnɪʃ/
verb
  1. To surprise someone very much, often by being unexpected or amazing.
    • It never ceases to astonish me how quickly children learn new languages.
    • The discovery of ancient ruins in the desert astonished the archaeologists.
    • The magician's trick will astonish the audience.
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