transcend (Meaning)

Wordnet

transcend (v)

be greater in scope or size than some standard

be superior or better than some standard

Webster

transcend (v. t.)

To rise above; to surmount; as, lights in the heavens transcending the region of the clouds.

To pass over; to go beyond; to exceed.

To surpass; to outgo; to excel; to exceed.

Webster

transcend (v. i.)

To climb; to mount.

To be transcendent; to excel.

transcend Sentence Examples

  1. The artist's work transcended the boundaries of traditional painting and embraced digital media.
  2. The musician's melody transcended cultural barriers, captivating listeners from all walks of life.
  3. The scientist's discovery transcended the limitations of existing knowledge and revolutionized the field.
  4. The activist's message transcended race, religion, and gender, inspiring unity and change.
  5. The love between the couple transcended time and distance, remaining strong despite separation.
  6. The hiker's spirit transcended physical exhaustion as they climbed the towering mountain.
  7. The novel's characters transcended the pages and became real, their experiences resonating with readers.
  8. The dancer's performance transcended the limits of the human body, creating an ephemeral masterpiece of movement.
  9. The philosopher's ideas transcended national borders, sparking intellectual discourse across continents.
  10. The founder's vision transcended the company's profits, driving them to create a lasting legacy.

FAQs About the word transcend

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better, surpass,exceed, eclipse, beat, outclass, tower (over), outmatch,top, outdistance

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The artist's work transcended the boundaries of traditional painting and embraced digital media.

The musician's melody transcended cultural barriers, captivating listeners from all walks of life.

The scientist's discovery transcended the limitations of existing knowledge and revolutionized the field.

The activist's message transcended race, religion, and gender, inspiring unity and change.