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To rise above; to be higher than; to overtop.

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  1. v. i. To rise above; to be higher than; to overtop.
  2. v. i. To conquer; to overcome; as, to surmount difficulties or obstacles.
  3. v. i. To surpass; to exceed.
  4. v. get on top of; deal with successfully
  5. v. be on top of
  6. v. reach the highest point of
  7. v. be or do something to a greater degree
  8. 1. To rise above; to be higher than; to overtop. The mountains of Olympus, Athos, and Atlas, overreach and surmount all winds and clouds. Sir W. Raleigh. 2. To conquer; to overcome; as, to surmount difficulties or obstacles. Macaulay. 3. To surpass; to exceed. Spenser. What surmounts the reach Of human sense I shall delineate. Milton. Syn. -- To conquer; overcome; vanquish; subdue; surpass; exceed.