surmit

/ˈsɜːrmɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete term for a summit or the highest point of a mountain.

“The trekkers finally reached the surmit after several hours of climbing.”

2. verb

To reach or ascend to the summit of a mountain.

“The hikers were able to surmit the peak before the storm arrived.”

Synonyms

  • peak
  • summit

Antonyms

  • base
  • foot