astound

verb
UK: /əˈstaʊnd/
US: /əˈstaʊnd/

  1. To surprise or shock someone very much.

    1. The magician's tricks really astound the kids. [ ] [ ]
    2. The speed of technological advancement continues to astound even experts in the field. [ ] [ ]

  2. To fill with astonishment; amaze.

    1. His sudden promotion did astound all of his colleagues. [ ] [ ]
    2. The sheer scale of the project and its ambition astound anyone who sees it. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

surprise stun astonish bewilder shock flabbergast amaze

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "astound" in English means: To surprise or shock someone very much., To fill with astonishment; amaze..

The phonetic transcription of "astound" is /əˈstaʊnd/ in British English and /əˈstaʊnd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "astound": surprise, stun, astonish, bewilder, shock, flabbergast, amaze.

Example usage of "astound": "The magician's tricks really astound the kids.". More examples on the page.