astonish
Pronunciation
Verb
A2 Elementary
Quick answer
To surprise someone so much that they can hardly believe it.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
amaze
astound
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The magician's final trick _____ the entire audience."
Answer: astonish
In your own words, what does "astonish" mean?
To surprise someone so much that they can hardly believe it.
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