to rise above or go beyond; overpass; exceed

to transcend the limits of thought; kindness transcends courtesy.

to outdo or exceed in excellence, elevation, extent, degree, etc.; surpass; excel.

Theology . (of the Deity) to be above and independent of (the universe, time, etc.).

to be transcendent or superior; excel

His competitiveness made him want to transcend.

verb

fail , lose

verb

beat , best , be superior , better , eclipse , exceed , excel , go above , leave behind , leave in the dust , outdo , outrival , outshine , outstrip , outvie , overstep , overtop , rise above , top , transform , overreach , overrun , surpass , outmatch , outrun , pass , ascend , climb , elevate , raise , soar , surmount