Synonyms for
Exceed
Definition
to be greater than or go beyond a limit or expectation
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- exceed expectations
- exceed the limit
- exceed the speed limit
- exceed the budget
- exceed capacity
- exceed the requirements
- exceed the norm
Word family
Usage note
Often used with 'expectations' or a specific limit or quantity. Be careful not to confuse with 'accede', which means to agree or give way.
Example sentences
- He hoped to exceed his personal best in the race.
- The restaurant's popularity exceeded their expectations.
- The teacher was impressed by how much the student's writing skills had exceeded her grade level.
- My brother always strives to exceed expectations in his work.
- The company's sales exceeded their projections for the quarter.
Quotes
Do not let your past dictate who you are, but let it be part of who you will become. You can exceed yourself.
Believe in yourself, take on your challenges, dig deep within yourself to conquer fears. Never let anyone bring you down. You got this. Exceed expectations.
The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today. Let us move forward with strong and active faith. We can exceed anything in life.