surmounted

/sərˈmaʊntɪd/
verb
  1. Overcame or dealt with a difficulty or obstacle.
    • He surmounted his fear of heights by taking small steps each day.
    • The team surmounted a huge budget deficit to finish the project.
    • She surmounted every challenge in her path to become a doctor.
  2. Stood or was placed on top of something.
    • The mountain peak was surmounted by a thick layer of snow.
    • A small flag surmounted the highest tower of the castle.
    • A golden statue surmounted the dome of the old cathedral.
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