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English to English verb
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distinguish oneself |  | Example: She excelled in math
source: wordnet30
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be or do something to a greater degree | | Example: 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
source: wordnet30
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move past | | Example: A black limousine passed by when she looked out the window
He passed his professor in the hall
One line of soldiers surpassed the other
source: wordnet30
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be greater in scope or size than some standard | | Example: Their loyalty exceeds their national bonds
source: wordnet30
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To go beyond in anything good or bad; to exceed; to excel. | | source: webster1913
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