exceed in WordNet English dictionary

1. be or do something to a greater degree
   "her performance surpasses that of any other student I know"; "She outdoes all other athletes"; "This exceeds all my expectations"; "This car outperforms all others in its class"
   surpass  outstrip  outmatch  outgo  exceed  outdo  surmount  outperform 
   
2. be superior or better than some standard
   "She exceeded our expectations"; "She topped her performance of last year"
   exceed  transcend  overstep  pass  go past  top 
   
3. be greater in scope or size than some standard
   "Their loyalty exceeds their national bonds"
   exceed  transcend  surpass