Astound

To surprise someone a lot, like when you see something really cool or surprising that you didn’t expect, such as a fun surprise party.

Examples

• My teacher's magic trick astounded the whole class when she made a rabbit appear from a hat.
• I was astound to find a hidden treasure map in my cereal box this morning.
• Seeing the fireworks light up the sky on New Year's Eve always astounds me.

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