CEFR B2

astound

verb

Meaning

To shock or greatly surprise someone, often to the point of temporary speechlessness or confusion.

Examples

The magician's disappearing act never fails to astound the audience.
Her sudden resignation astounded everyone in the office.

Synonyms: surprise, astonish, amaze, flabbergast, dumbfound

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astound (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /əˈstaʊnd/

Definition

To shock or greatly surprise someone, often to the point of temporary speechlessness or confusion.

Examples

The magician's disappearing act never fails to astound the audience.
Her sudden resignation astounded everyone in the office.

How to Use astound

astound someone (collocation): To greatly surprise or shock a person. — "His sudden appearance astounded everyone present."
be astounded at/by (prepositional phrase): To be very surprised or shocked by something. — "I was astounded at how quickly she learned the new language."

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