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English verb: astonish

1. astonish (cognition) affect with wonder


SamplesYour ability to speak six languages amazes me!.


ExamplesThe good news will astonish her, The performance is likely to astonish Sue


Synonymsamaze, astound


Pattern of useSomebody ----s somebody.
Something ----s somebody


Broader (hypernym)surprise


Narrower (hyponym)dazzle









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