 exceed |
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| 1. | [ verb ] go beyond | |
| Synonyms: | transcend surpass | |
| Examples: | "Their loyalty exceeds their national bonds" |
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| Related terms: | transcendence | |
| 2. | [ verb ] go beyond | |
| Synonyms: | top transcend pass go_past overstep | |
| Examples: | "She exceeded out expectations" "She topped her performance of last year" |
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| Related terms: | excel acme transcendence exceedance | |
| 3. | [ verb ] be or do something to a greater degree | |
| Synonyms: | outdo surpass outstrip outgo surmount outperform outmatch | |
| Examples: | "her performance surpasses that of any other student I know" "She outdoes all other athletes" "This exceeds all my expectations" "This car outperforms all others in its class" |
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| Related terms: | beat outweigh outwit better outdraw shame outsell outpace outshine outrange outroar outshout outbrave outfox out-herod outmarch outsail outsell outwear outgrow | |
| Similar spelling: |
exude exode |
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