1. to surprise someone very much; to amaze
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘astonish’

Examples

• Her talent for languages astonishes everyone she meets.
• It astonishes me how quickly children learn new technology.
• The magician’s trick astonishes the audience every night.
• The speed of the cheetah astonishes wildlife photographers.
• What astonishes scientists is how the ancient builders moved such massive stones.
• The complexity of the human brain astonishes researchers.
• His generosity astonishes even his closest friends.