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to surprise
01
to make someone feel mildly shocked
Transitive: to surprise sb
Examples
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.
02
to encounter or catch someone off guard
Transitive: to surprise sb/sth
Examples
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.
03
to seize, confront, or encounter someone or something unexpectedly
Transitive: to surprise enemy forces or positions
Examples
The army surprised the fortress at night, catching its defenders unprepared.
The ambush surprised the convoy on its routine patrol through the valley.
Surprise
01
a mild feeling of shock we have when something unusual happens
Examples
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.
02
the act of surprising someone
03
an occurrence that happens without warning, often causing astonishment
Examples
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.
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