exceed

Verb

• 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
    

• be superior or better than some standard
  • She exceeded our expectations
    
  • She topped her performance of last year
    

• be greater in scope or size than some standard
  • Their loyalty exceeds their national bonds
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  surpass , outstrip , outmatch , outgo , outdo , surmount , outperform , transcend , overstep , pass , go past , top