Transcend
Part of speech: verb
Definition: to pass beyond the limits of something. to surpass something in intensity or power; to excel.
Example sentence: I have been accused of being a very simplistic, very lyrical player, and that's okay. That just comes from the blues, which is my background. But every day you wake up and transcend. You can't ever rest on your laurels.
Exceed
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To be larger, greater than (something).To be better than (something).To go beyond (some limit); to surpass, outstrip or transcend.To predominateTo overdo
Example sentence: The thing I loved the most - and still love the most about teaching - is that you can connect with an individual or a group, and see that individual or group exceed their limits.