Definitions

1. verb

to rise or be raised above something; to overcome or surpass a difficulty or an obstacle

“The mountaineer had to surmount the steep cliff to reach the summit.”

2. verb

to have or show superiority over something; to dominate or prevail over something

“The company was able to surmount its competitors in the market.”

3. noun

a challenging obstacle or difficulty

“The surmount of the project was to reach the target date.”

4. noun

the act of rising or being raised above something

“The surmount of the water was visible on the horizon.”