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sorprendere.

to surprise, to catch unaware

11 characters4 syllables approx.Italiano language

Meaning & usage

verb/sorˈprɛn.de.re/
  1. to surprise, to catch unaware

    transitive
  2. to surprise, to astonish, to amaze

    transitive
  3. to leave an impression on

    literary · transitive
Where this word comes from

First attested in the 13th century. From sor- + prendere, possibly on the calque of Old French sorprendre.

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