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1. Be greater in scope or size than some standard
   "Their loyalty transcends their national bonds";
   - exceed, surpass
    
2. Be superior or better than some standard
   "She transcended our expectations";
   - exceed, overstep, pass, go past, top

Derived forms: transcending, transcended, transcends

Type of: excel, rule, stand out, surpass

Encyclopedia: Transcend