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surprise
Verb
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To do something that another person didn't think you were going to do.
You surprised me by coming here. I thought you were going to Jimmy's house.
surprise
Noun
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A thing that surprises someone, mostly something good.
The number of apples on the tree this year is a surprise.
effect
Noun
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An effect is something that is caused by something else.
His comments had a visible effect on those who heard it.
The effect of the change was small.
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If a law, agreement, change, etc. takes effect, it officially begins.
The closing of the company takes effect at midnight.
The new rules have been in effect since January.
effect
Verb
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If you effect a change, you make it happen.
I will effect the change without your help.