v. To go beyond, especially in a metaphoric or technical manner; to exceed.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
v. To go beyond in anything good or bad; to exceed; to excel.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
To exceed; excel; go beyond in any way or respect.
To go beyond or past; exceed; overrun.
Synonyms To outdo, outstrip, outrun, transcend, overtop, beat.
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v. distinguish oneself
v. be greater in scope or size than some standard
v. be or do something to a greater degree
v. move past
Word Usage
"The younger Mr. Daley was first elected mayor in 1989 and will by the end of his term surpass his father by a year, making him Chicago's longest-serving mayor."