exceed

verb

1. be greater in scope or size than some standard

   verb.stative

   Examples

   Their loyalty exceeds their national bonds.

   Synonyms surpass transcend

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. be superior or better than some standard

   verb.stative

   Examples

   She exceeded our expectations.

   Synonyms go past overstep pass top transcend

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. be or do something to a greater degree

   verb.competition

   Examples

   This exceeds all my expectations.

   Synonyms outdo outgo outmatch outperform outstrip surmount surpass

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. To go beyond; to proceed beyond the given or supposed limit or measure of; to outgo; to surpass; -- used both in a good and a bad sense; as, one man <i>exceeds</i> another in bulk, stature, weight, power, skill, etc.; one offender <i>exceeds</i> another in villainy; his rank <i>exceeds</i> yours.

   verb

   Source: webster1913

5. To go too far; to pass the proper bounds or measure.

   verb

   Source: webster1913