surprise
Speech parts
1. surprise - Noun
2. surprise - Verb
3. Surprise - Proper noun
Meaning
The act of coming upon, or taking, unawares; the act of seizing unexpectedly; surprisal; as, the fort was taken by surprise.
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.
Anything that causes such a state or emotion.
A dish covered with a crust of raised paste, but with no other contents.
To come or fall suddenly and unexpectedly; to take unawares; to seize or capture by unexpected attack.
To strike with wonder, astonishment, or confusion, by something sudden, unexpected, or remarkable; to confound; as, his conduct 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.
To hold possession of; to hold.
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The secret to humor is surprise.
Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.
Machines take me by surprise with great frequency.
Do not always expect good to happen, but do not let evil take you by surprise.
When in doubt, surprise them.
It is a surprise that the cock should hold a grudge against the pot, instead of the knife that killed it.