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to astound

verbgeneral usecommon/ɐβiʒˈmaɾ/a·bis·mar

Definition

1

To throw or plunge into an abyss; to sink. Figuratively: to cause great astonishment or amazement; to stun.

Usage examples

The sheer scale of the disaster astounded the nation.
I was astounded by the beauty of the landscape.

Common combinations

to be astounded by