astonish

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To surprise someone greatly; to fill with sudden wonder or amazement.

• Her performance astonished the entire audience.
• It astonishes me how quickly children learn languages.
• The magician's trick astonished even the skeptics.
• The archaeological discovery of intact manuscripts dating back three millennia continues to astonish researchers worldwide.
• Recent advances in quantum computing astonish even seasoned engineers who thought such processing speeds were decades away.
• The resilience of ecosystems in recovering from severe drought can astonish ecologists studying long-term climate adaptation patterns.

Eş anlamlılar: amaze, astound, surprise, stun, shock, startle

Zıt anlamlılar: bore, expect, anticipate