I . v. a.
1.
Surpass, outdo, outvie, outrival, outstrip, beat, be superior to, cast in the shade, throw into the shade, eclipse.
2.
Exceed, transcend, cap, go beyond, surpass.
II . v. n.
Win eminence, gain or have ~lence, surpass others, attain superiority, win or acquire distinction, be superior, be eminent, bear the palm, bear the bell, take precedence.