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    surmount
    /səˈmaʊnt/

    verb

    • 1. overcome (a difficulty or obstacle): "all manner of cultural differences were surmounted" Similar overcomeconquerget overprevail overOpposite be beaten by
    • 2. stand or be placed on top of: "the tomb was surmounted by a sculptured angel" Similar captopcrowntipOpposite be dominated by

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    Learn the meaning of surmount as a verb, with examples of how to use it in sentences and how to pronounce it. Find out how to say surmount in different languages, such as Chinese, Spanish and Portuguese.

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    Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb surmount, which means to overcome, climb, or excel. Find out how to use surmount in a sentence and how it relates to the word mount.

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    Learn the meaning of surmount as a verb, with examples of how to use it in sentences and translations in different languages. Surmount can mean to deal with a problem, to be on top of something tall, or to overcome something.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSURMOUNT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning and usage of the verb surmount, which means to deal successfully with a problem or difficulty, or to be or lie on top of something. Find synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and translations of surmount in different languages.

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    Surmount means to get on the top of, cross over, or overcome something. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, see its origin and history, and find related words.

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    Definition of surmount verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › SurmountSurmount - definition of surmount by The Free Dictionary

    Learn the meaning and usage of the verb surmount, which means to overcome, triumph over, or ascend to the top of something. Find synonyms, translations, and related words for surmount in English and other languages.