<p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>to rise above or go beyond; overpass; exceed: to transcend the limits of thought; kindness transcends courtesy.</li><li>to outdo or exceed in excellence, elevation, extent, degree, etc.; surpass; excel.</li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms</strong></p><ul><li>outstrip</li></ul><p><strong>Theology</strong></p><ul><li>(of the Deity) to be above and independent of (the universe, time, etc.).</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used without object)</strong></p><ul><li>to be transcendent or superior; excel: His competitiveness made him want to transcend.</li></ul>