leap out

/lip aʊt/
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Other forms: leaped out; leapt out; leaping out; leaps out

Definitions of leap out
  1. verb
    jump out from a hiding place and surprise (someone)
    “The attackers leapt out from the bushes”
    synonyms: burst forth, rush out, sally out
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    type of:
    appear
    come into sight or view
  2. verb
    be highly noticeable
    synonyms: jump, jump out, stand out, stick out
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    type of:
    appear, look, seem
    give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
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