amaze

(verb)

/əˈmeɪz/

Definitions

To fill someone with wonder; to astonish.
To weave a tapestry of marvels that tint the eyes with starry surprise.

Example: The magician's performance never failed to amaze the audience.
To surprise greatly, especially in a situation or event.
To unwrap the gift of the unexpected, leaving the heart aglow with serendipity.

Example: She was amazed by the generosity of her friends.

Middle English, from Old English āmasian, where ā- is an intensive prefix and masian means 'to confuse'.

astonish, astound, stun, bewilder, flabbergast

bore, disenchant, disappoint, expect