1. (

• exceed ,
• transcend ,
• surpass ,

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

2. (

• exceed ,
• transcend ,
• overstep ,
• pass ,
• go_past ,
• top

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

3. (

• surpass ,
• outstrip ,
• outmatch ,
• outgo ,
• exceed ,
• outdo ,
• surmount ,
• outperform

) 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" ;