Exceed (Verb)
Meaning 1
Be superior or better than some standard; "She exceeded our expectations"; "She topped her performance of last year".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- Her new business plan exceeded everyone's expectations and earned her a significant investment.
- The chef's culinary skills exceeded those of his competitors, landing him a spot on the TV show.
- His exceptional academic record exceeded the requirements for the prestigious scholarship.
- The athlete's current performance has exceeded her previous world record in the event.
- The new smartphone model exceeded customer satisfaction ratings, solidifying its position in the market.
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Meaning 2
Be or do something to a greater degree; "her performance surpasses that of any other student I know"; "She outdoes all other athletes"; "This exceeds all my expectations"; "This car outperforms all others in its class".
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
Examples
- His academic achievement exceeds all his previous records.
- The new smartphone's battery life exceeds that of its predecessor by several hours.
- This project's complexity exceeds anything we've dealt with before.
- The company's annual sales exceed those of its closest competitor by a significant margin.
- Her exceptional culinary skills exceed the expectations of even the most discerning diners.
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- Outshout
- Outsail
- Better
- Outweigh
- Shame
- Circumvent
- Outshine
- Outmarch
- Outpace
- Outcry
- Outroar
- Outdraw
- Break
- Overreach
- Outsell
- Outwear
- Outfox
- Out-herod
- Outsmart
- Outgrow
- Outbrave
- Outwit
- Outrange
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Meaning 3
Be greater in scope or size than some standard; "Their loyalty exceeds their national bonds".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- The new policy should exceed our previous commitments to support local businesses.
- Their generosity exceeds their financial capabilities as they still donate to charity.
- Her talent exceeds that of the previous award winners in the competition.
- The company's sales exceed the industry average due to their innovative approach.
- The mayor's vision exceeds the city's existing development plan.