to mount upon; get on the top of; mount upon and cross over

to surmount a hill.

to get over or across (barriers, obstacles, etc.).

to prevail over

to surmount tremendous difficulties.

to be on top of or above

a statue surmounting a pillar.

to furnish with something placed on top or above

to surmount a tower with a spire.

Obsolete .

to surpass in excellence.

to exceed in amount.

verb

give in , surrender , yield

verb

best , better , cap , clear , conquer , crest , crown , defeat , down , exceed , hurdle , leap , lick * , negotiate , outdo , outstrip , over , overpower , overtop , pass , prevail over , rise above , subdue , surpass , throw * , top * , vanquish , vault , beat , master , overcome , prevail against , rout , subjugate , triumph over , worst , ascend , climb , excel , prevail , rise , scale , top , transcend , triumph