exceed, transcend, surpass (verb)

be greater in scope or size than some standard

"Their loyalty exceeds their national bonds"

exceed, transcend, overstep, pass, go past, top (verb)

be superior or better than some standard

"She exceeded our expectations"; "She topped her performance of last year"

transcend (Verb)

to pass beyond the limits of something.

transcend (Verb)

to surpass something in intensity or power; to excel.