Pronunciation: /trænˈsɛnd/
noun the act of transcending or the state of being transcendent
A1 The concept of transcend is difficult for young children to understand.
A2 In some religions, transcend is believed to be the ultimate goal of spiritual practice.
B1 The artist's work seemed to transcend the boundaries of traditional painting.
B2 The novel's themes of love and loss transcend time and culture.
C1 The musician's talent seemed to transcend mere technical skill.
C2 The philosopher's ideas on morality and ethics transcended traditional thinking.
verb to go beyond the usual limits or boundaries, surpass
A1 I hope my love for you will transcend all obstacles.
A2 The beauty of the painting seemed to transcend time.
B1 His music has the power to transcend language barriers.
B2 The novel's themes of love and loss transcend cultural differences.
C1 Her talent as a writer transcends mere storytelling.
C2 The artist's work transcends traditional boundaries of art.
formal The artist's work has the ability to transcend cultural boundaries.
informal Her music transcends genres and appeals to a wide audience.
slang That movie was so good, it transcended all my expectations.
figurative Love has the power to transcend all barriers and bring people together.
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