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Surmount

  1. verb

    be or do something to a greater degree

    her performance surpasses that of any other student I know

    Similar: surpass, outstrip, outmatch, outgo, exceed, outdo

  2. verb

    get on top of; deal with successfully

    He overcame his shyness

    Similar: overcome, get over, subdue, master

  3. verb

    reach the highest point of

    We scaled the Mont Blanc

    Similar: scale

  4. verb

    be on top of

    The scarf surmounted the gown