SURMOUNT


Meaning of SURMOUNT in English

■ verb

1》 overcome (a difficulty or obstacle).

2》 stand or be placed on top of.

Derivatives

~able adjective

Origin

ME (also in the sense 'surpass'): from OFr. surmonter (see sur- 1 , mount 1 ).

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