1. to cause to feel wonder or astonishment by being unexpected
Usage: archaic spelling of ‘surprise’
2. to come upon suddenly or unexpectedly
Usage: archaic spelling of ‘surprise’

1. an unexpected event or thing
Usage: archaic spelling of ‘surprise’
2. the feeling caused by something unexpected
Usage: archaic spelling of ‘surprise’

Examples

• The old letter did surprize him greatly.
• They planned to surprize her with a party.
• What a pleasant surprize to see you here!
• His sudden arrival was quite a surprize.
• The news did surprize everyone in town.
• She felt great surprize at the announcement.