get on top of; deal with successfully; He overcame his shyness

[ Syn: overcome , get over , subdue , master ]

be on top of; The scarf surmounted the gown'

reach the highest point of; We scaled the Mont Blanc

[ Syn: scale ]

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 , exceed , outdo , outperform ]