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also surprize
Synonyms of surprise
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
something that makes a strong impression because it is so unexpected
- the anniversary party was such a complete surprise that the couple was speechless for a moment
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2
the state of being strongly impressed by something unexpected or unusual
- stared in utter surprise at the deer in his cabin
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surprise
verb
variants:
also surprize
Synonyms of surprise (Entry 2 of 2)
1
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
- I was very surprised when my parents offered to pay the down payment on our house
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2
to lie in wait for and attack by surprise
- FBI agents surprised the counterfeiters in their own base of operations
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The first known use of surprise was in the 15th century
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