transcend

verb
UK: /trænˈsend/
US: /trænˈsend/

  1. To go beyond the usual limits of something.

    1. Her beauty seems to transcend time itself.
    2. The best music can transcend cultural boundaries and unite people.

  2. To be better or greater than something.

    1. This film will transcend your expectations.
    2. The athlete's performance transcended all previous records.

  3. To rise above or go beyond the normal range of human experience or understanding.

    1. Meditation can help you transcend everyday worries.
    2. Some believe that love can transcend physical limitations and exist forever.

Synonyms

exceed surpass outstrip overcome rise above go beyond

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "transcend" in English means: To go beyond the usual limits of something., To be better or greater than something., To rise above or go beyond the normal range of human experience or understanding..

The phonetic transcription of "transcend" is /trænˈsend/ in British English and /trænˈsend/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "transcend": exceed, surpass, outstrip, overcome, rise above, go beyond.

Example usage of "transcend": "Her beauty seems to transcend time itself.". More examples on the page.