surmount

/sərˈmaʊnt/
verb
  1. To overcome or deal successfully with a difficulty or problem.
    • With patience and practice, he was able to surmount his fear of public speaking.
    • The team worked together to surmount the technical challenges of the project.
    • She managed to surmount every obstacle in her path to become a doctor.
  2. To be placed on top of something; to stand or lie above something.
    • A decorative finial surmounts the roof of the old church.
    • A golden statue surmounts the dome of the capitol building.
    • The mountain peak is surmounted by a small weather station.
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