SURPRISE

[verb] [T]The news surprised (= was unexpected by) everyone.It doesn't surprise me that their parents don't want them to get married. [+ object + that clause]It will not surprise anyone to learn that the offer has been rejected. [+ object + to infinitive]Janet was surprised how quickly the time passed. [+ object + wh- word]To surprise someone is also to find, catch or attack them when they are not expecting it.The robbers had just opened the safe when they were surprised by the police.His mother surprised him helping himself to her gin. [+ object + verb-ing]