surmount

verb

1. get on top of; deal with successfully

Similar word(s): master, overcome, subdue

Definition categories: competition, beat, crush, shell, trounce, vanquish

2. be on top of

- The scarf surmounted the gown

Definition categories: stative, head

3. reach the highest point of

Similar word(s): scale

Definition categories: motion, attain, gain, hit, make, reach

4. be or do something to a greater degree

Similar word(s): exceed, outdo, outgo, outmatch, outperform, outstrip, surpass

Definition categories: competition, beat, crush, shell, trounce, vanquish