to surprise

Definition of to surprise in English English dictionary: supprise; To cause surprise; Unexpected
The surprise attack was devastating.; The feeling that something unexpected has happened
Imagine my surprise on learning I owed twice as much as I thought I did.; To take unawares; To attack unexpectedly; To undergo or witness something unexpected
He doesn't surprise easily.; To cause (someone) to feel unusually alarmed or delighted
It surprises me that I owe twice as much as I thought I did.; {v} to take unawares, perplex, astonish, amaze; {n} astonishment, wonder; the act of surprising someone; To cause (someone) to feel surprise; a sudden unexpected event; To do something to (a person) that they are not expecting, as a surprise; A dish covered with a crust of raised paste, but with no other contents; To hold possession of; to hold; A company earnings report that differs either positively or negatively) from what analysts were expecting (consensus forecast) This often causes movement in the stock's price See Consensus Rating Special symbols are used for negative actual or expected earnings as follows; the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you; Something not expected; come upon or take unawares; "She surprised the couple"; "He surprised an interesting scene"; the act of surprising someone a sudden unexpected event the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you cause to be surprised; "The news really surprised me"; To lead (one) to do suddenly and without forethought; to bring (one) into some unexpected state; with into; as, to be surprised into an indiscretion; to be surprised into generosity; If you describe someone or something as a surprise, you mean that they are very good or pleasant although you were not expecting this. Senga MacFie, one of the surprises of the World Championships three months ago; {f} startle, astonish; ambush; Surprise is the feeling that you have when something unexpected happens. The Foreign Office in London has expressed surprise at these allegations `You mean he's going to vote against her?' Scobie asked in surprise I started working hard for the first time in my life. To my surprise, I found I liked it; A company earnings report that differs(either positively or negatively) from what analysts were expecting (consensus forecast) This often causes movement in the stock's price See Consensus Rating Special symbols are used for negative actual or expected earnings as follows; A company earnings report that differs (either positively or negatively) from what analysts were expecting (consensus forecast) This often causes movement in the stock's price See Consensus Rating Special symbols are used for negative actual or expected earnings as follows; If something surprises you, it gives you a feeling of surprise. We'll solve the case ourselves and surprise everyone It surprised me that a driver of Alain's experience should make those mistakes It wouldn't surprise me if there was such chaos after this election that another had to be held They were served lamb and rosemary and she surprised herself by eating greedily; The state of being surprised, or taken unawares, by some act or event which could not reasonably be foreseen; emotion excited by what is sudden and strange; a suddenly excited feeling of wonder or astonishment; To come or fall suddenly and unexpectedly; to take unawares; to seize or capture by unexpected attack; {i} act of surprising; astonishment; something which startles or astonishes; unexpected event; come upon or take unawares; "She surprised the couple"; "He surprised an interesting scene; Anything that causes such a state or emotion; If you surprise someone, you give them, tell them, or do something pleasant that they are not expecting. Surprise a new neighbour with one of your favourite home-made dishes; cause to be surprised; "The news really surprised me"; If you surprise someone, you attack, capture, or find them when they are not expecting it. Marlborough led his armies across the Rhine and surprised the French and Bavarian armies near the village of Blenheim. see also surprised, surprising; A surprise is an unexpected event, fact, or piece of news. I have a surprise for you: We are moving to Switzerland! It may come as a surprise to some that a normal, healthy child is born with many skills It is perhaps no surprise to see another 60s singing star attempting a comeback. Surprise is also an adjective. Baxter arrived here this afternoon, on a surprise visit; The act of coming upon, or taking, unawares; the act of seizing unexpectedly; surprisal; as, the fort was taken by surprise; To strike with wonder, astonishment, or confusion, by something sudden, unexpected, or remarkable; to confound; as, his conduct surprised me; If something takes you by surprise, it happens when you are not expecting it or when you are not prepared for it. His question took his two companions by surprise; attack by storm; attack suddenly

to surprise

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to sur·prise

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tı sıprayz

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/tə səˈprīz/ /tə səˈpraɪz/

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