astound
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adjective \ə-ˈstau̇nd\Definition of ASTOUND
archaic : overwhelmed with astonishment or amazement : astounded
Origin of ASTOUND
Middle English astoned, from past participle of astonen
First Known Use: 14th century
Rhymes with ASTOUND
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2astound
transitive verbDefinition of ASTOUND
: to fill with bewilderment or wonder
Examples of ASTOUND
- The magician will astound you with his latest tricks.
- What astounds me is that they never apologized.
First Known Use of ASTOUND
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