astonish
verb (used with object)
to fill with sudden and overpowering surprise or wonder; amaze.
have astonished
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present perfectof astonish.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The accuracy of a clock, of course, is a matter of degree, and the subsequent technical achievements in this domain would have astonished Harrison.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 2, 2021
That is fewer than the 1.5m who die from viral hepatitis, a fact that would have astonished the delegates to Durban in 2000.
From Economist ● Jul. 21, 2016
Still, this contemporary outlook would have astonished the struggling writers of Gissing’s day, and reflects, in part, the spread of creative work in the current economy.
From Slate ● Jan. 8, 2015
The paper says Irish eyes are smiling because the Queen's words and bearing have astonished and delighted.
From BBC ● May 20, 2011
It was a pretty sight, and must have astonished the natives not a little.
From March to Magdala by G. A. (George Alfred) Henty
