English dictionary
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English verb: transcend | |||
| 1. | transcend (stative) be greater in scope or size than some standard | ||
| Samples | Their loyalty exceeds their national bonds. | ||
| Synonyms | exceed, surpass | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s something | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | overgrow | ||
| 2. | transcend (stative) be superior or better than some standard | ||
| Samples | She exceeded our expectations. She topped her performance of last year. | ||
| Synonyms | exceed, go past, overstep, pass, top | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | excel, stand out, surpass | ||
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