Synonyms for Surmount (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (reach the highest point of):
scale
WordNet sense 2 (get on top of; deal with successfully):
master, overcome, subdue, get over
WordNet sense 3 (be or do something to a greater degree):
exceed, outdo, outgo, outmatch, outperform, outstrip, surpass
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