be greater in scope or size than some standard; Their loyalty exceeds their national bonds

[ Syn: transcend , surpass ]

be superior or better than some standard; She exceeded our expectations; She topped her performance of last year

[ Syn: transcend , overstep , pass , go past , top ]

be or do something to a greater degree; 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

[ Syn: surpass , outstrip , outmatch , outgo , outdo , surmount , outperform ]