Surpass \Sur*pass"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Surpassed}; p. pr. &
vb. n. {Surpassing}.] [F. surpasser; sur over + passer to
pass. See {Sur-}, and {Pass}.]
To go beyond in anything good or bad; to perform (an
activity) better than; to exceed; to excel.
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This would surpass
Common revenge and interrupt his joy. --Milton.
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Syn: To exceed; excel; outdo; outstrip.
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