surmount

transitive verb

To overcome (an obstacle, for example); triumph over.

transitive verb

To ascend to the top of; climb.

transitive verb

To place something above; top.

transitive verb

To be above or on top of.

transitive verb

To surpass or exceed in amount.

To mount or rise above; overtop; excel; surpass.

To mount up on; pass over by mounting.

To place something over or upon.

To overcome; pass over, as difficulties or obstacles; get the better of.