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to surprise
01
to make someone feel mildly shocked
Transitive: to surprise sb
Example
The unexpected news seemed to surprise her, and she could n't hide her reaction.
As the magician performed his tricks, the audience watched in anticipation, waiting for something to surprise them.
The sudden appearance of a familiar face in the crowd managed to surprise me.
02
to encounter or catch someone off guard
Transitive: to surprise sb/sth
Example
A burst of laughter from behind surprised her as she focused on her work.
A deer surprised the driver by leaping onto the road out of nowhere.
They surprised the hikers by emerging suddenly from the dense forest.
03
to seize, confront, or encounter someone or something unexpectedly
Transitive: to surprise enemy forces or positions
Example
The army surprised the fortress at night, catching its defenders unprepared.
The ambush surprised the convoy on its routine patrol through the valley.
The soldiers planned to surprise the enemy camp at the break of dawn.
Surprise
01
a mild feeling of shock we have when something unusual happens
Example
She could n't hide her surprise when she received a bouquet of flowers from a secret admirer.
The sudden appearance of fireworks in the night sky filled the crowd with awe and surprise.
Her surprise was evident when she opened the door to find a new car in the driveway.
02
the act of surprising someone
03
an occurrence that happens without warning, often causing astonishment
Example
The surprise announcement about the merger caught everyone off guard at the meeting.
A surprise visit from her old friend made her day extra special.
The birthday party was a surprise that he never saw coming.
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