distinguish oneself; She excelled in math

[ Syn: excel , stand out ]

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: outstrip , outmatch , outgo , exceed , outdo , surmount , outperform ]

move past; A black limousine passed by when she looked out the window; He passed his professor in the hall; One line of soldiers surpassed the other

[ Syn: travel by , pass by , go past , go by , pass ]

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

[ Syn: exceed , transcend ]