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Transcend

Verb / træˈnsend / Another word for transcend — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to go beyond the limits of something; to exceed or surpass

Synonyms & similar words

exceed pass top overstep surpass gopast exceed surpass outstrip outdo outshine outclass overtake top surmount pass beat eclipse surpass transcend outdistance excel trump outmatch

Example sentences

  1. Her love for music transcended all boundaries.
  2. The artist's work transcends time and culture.
  3. The beauty of the sunset transcends words.
  4. His performance transcended all expectations.
  5. The book's message transcends age and gender.

Quotes

  • The only way to deal with fear is to face it head on. You cannot transcend what you do not confront. - James Baldwin
  • The soul that sees beauty may sometimes walk alone. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
  • Great art transcends time and space. - Nanette L. Avery

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