verb as in strong fondness

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exceeded, excelled, surpassed

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Example Sentences

Example:The record of this elite athlete exceeded all previous records.

Definition:To go beyond or pass the limits of someone or something.

From exceeded

Example:The student excelled in mathematics and was awarded a special prize.

Definition:To surpass or perform beyond the level of others in a strongly marked way.

From excelled

Example:His skill in cooking surpassed all others in the contest.

Definition:To go beyond, in space, time, or degree.

From surpassed