to be better than other things of the same type
to be morally good enough not to do something bad, especially something that most other people do
to deal well with a difficult or unpleasant situation
Cara did her best to rise above the shocking news.
He was able to rise above the prejudices of his generation.
His story and persona rise above his political legacy.
This book clearly rises above the thousands of its competitors.
This impressive fortress rises above the ancient streets and offers breathtaking views of the lush land below and blue sea beyond.
rises above
rising above
rose above
risen above
There is no origin for this phrasal verb
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