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astonish
/ əˈstɒnɪʃ /
verb
- tr to fill with amazement; surprise greatly
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Other Words From
- as·ton·ish·er noun
- su·per·as·ton·ish verb
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Word History and Origins
Origin of astonish1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of astonish1
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Example Sentences
“These words astonish me as much as they amaze you,” he said.
To question that which seems to have ceased forever to astonish us.
The art works which still astonish the world were launched in part to give employment to the poor multitude.
They frighten a few people (mostly each other), are rude to bystanders and astonish a cleaning lady.
His book should astonish both liberals and conservatives—and for very different reasons.
Nothing seemed to trouble or astonish the visitor, either about the food or the service.
In thy anger thou wilt tread the earth under foot: in thy wrath thou wilt astonish the nations.
Blind faith in a religion, fanatical zeal for a religion, are too common to astonish us.
The members often astonish those who know them best by their responses to their opportunities.
And without mere ado, he took up his favourite instrument, and prepared to astonish the company.
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