Surmount

usgb/sərˈmaʊnt/
verb

To overcome a difficult situation or problem.

She managed to surmount all the challenges of her journey.
Visual representation of "surmount" - To overcome a difficult situation or problem.

Often appears as...

  • surmount obstacles
  • surmount difficulties

Usage tips

Formal

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Internal Triumph

Use 'surmount' to describe overcoming personal challenges or limitations.

Illustration for Internal Triumph
Despite his fear, he surmounted his hesitation to speak in public.
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Not Physical

'Surmount' is not used for physical barriers, but for figurative ones, like emotional or intellectual hurdles.

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She surmounted her doubts to complete her novel.
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Implying Effort

Using 'surmount' suggests significant effort was needed to overcome the issue.

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They surmounted numerous challenges during the project's development.
Visual representation of the word "Surmount"

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