transcend
verb (used with object)
to rise above or go beyond; overpass; exceed.
transcends
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present tense formof transcend (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Talarico’s Christianity celebrates pluralism, affirms LGBTQ+ individuals and believes God transcends all partisan divisions.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
"Everything about them transcends language and barriers," added another.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
At 82, he sits with perfect posture, possessing an elegance that transcends our threadbare surroundings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
This sport transcends race, class, nationality, language, and religion.
From Slate ● Jun. 14, 2026
Their line these days is that great art transcends gender.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
