What does transcend mean?
Transcend means (transitive) To pass beyond the limits of something..
Transcend
/tɹæn(t)ˈsɛnd/ · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To pass beyond the limits of something..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive) To pass beyond the limits of something.
- (transitive) To surpass, as in intensity or power; to excel.
- (obsolete) To climb; to mount.
Example Sentences
We cannot transcend what we refuse to face.
such personal popes, emperors, or elective kings, as shall transcend their limits
Shepard: What do you want from us? Slaves? Resources? My kind transcends your very understanding. We are each a nation. Independent, free of all weakness. You cannot grasp the nature of our existence.
How much her worth transcended all her kind.
lights in the heavens transcending the region of the clouds
your Muse soars up to the upper, and transcending that too, takes her fight among the Celestial bodies
Synonyms for transcend
Antonyms for transcend
Related Words
Word Forms
- transcends
- transcending
- transcended
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for transcend?
Common synonyms include exceed, overgo, surpass, better.
What is the opposite of transcend?
Possible antonyms include fall short of, stop short.
How do you use transcend in a sentence?
We cannot transcend what we refuse to face.
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