Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

astound

verb
/əˈstaʊnd/
Definition
To shock or greatly surprise someone.
Examples
  • Her talent for singing will astound you.
  • The magician’s tricks never fail to astound the audience.
  • It astounded him to learn the truth.
Meaning
To cause someone to feel amazed or filled with wonder; to astonish.
Synonyms
  • amaze
  • astonish
  • surprise
  • stun
  • bewilder