Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
transcender
verb
tran-ˈsen-dər
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Definition
To go beyond the limits of something, surpassing or rising above.
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Examples
- She hopes to transcender the struggles of her past.
- Great art can transcender cultural barriers, uniting people across the globe.
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Meaning
In a broader context, it refers to overcoming the usual boundaries or limitations, often in a spiritual or intellectual sense.
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Synonyms
- Surpass
- Exceed
- Transcend
- Rise above
- Overcome