| word | transcend |
|---|---|
| definition | To rise above the limits of; overcome, surpass. |
| eg_sentence | His defeat in the election had been terribly hard on him, and it took two years before he finally felt he had transcended the bitterness it had produced. |
| explanation | Great leaders are expected to transcend the limitations of politics, especially during wartime and national crises. A great writer may transcend geographical boundaries to become internationally respected. And certain laws of human nature seem to transcend historical periods and hold true for all times and all places |
| IPA | trænˈsɛnd |
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