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- pronunciation:
- traen
send
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
transcends, transcending, transcended |
| definition 1: |
to go beyond or rise above (a common limitation).
The two soldiers developed a special bond that transcended ordinary friendship.Her intense determination helped her transcend her physical limitations.- synonyms:
- surpass
- similar words:
- exceed
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| definition 2: |
to be superior to; surpass.
The quality of his painting transcended the works of all others of his day.My concern for my children's well-being transcends my other cares.- synonyms:
- better, exceed, excel, outdo, outstrip, surpass
- similar words:
- best, cap, eclipse, outclass, outshine, overshadow, prevail over, top
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| definition 3: |
to be outside and independent of (the material world and time), as a deity.
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| related words: |
better, outweigh, surpass |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to go above or beyond ordinary limits; surpass others.
- synonyms:
- excel, shine
- similar words:
- take the cake, tower
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| derivation: |
transcendingly (adv.) |
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