as·ton·ish 
/əˈstɑ:nɪʃ/ verb
as·ton·ish·es; as·ton·ished; as·ton·ish·ing /əˈstɑ:nɪʃ/ verb : to cause a feeling of great wonder or surprise in (someone) [+ obj] ▪ The garden astonishes [=amazes] anyone who sees it. ▪ Despite the hype, there was nothing in the book to astonish readers. [no obj] ▪ The garden's beauty never fails to astonish.
