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surmount
to overcome a difficulty
In more detail
1. (verb) to overcome a difficulty or problem
2. (verb) to climb over or go up and across something
Examples
- 1. She worked hard to surmount her fear of public speaking.
- 2. The hikers had to surmount several steep mountains during their journey.
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