1. past tense of transcend; went beyond the limits or range of something
2. past tense of transcend; rose above or went beyond ordinary physical human experience
Usage: often used in spiritual or philosophical contexts

Examples

• The athlete transcended all previous records in the competition.
• Her music transcended cultural boundaries and touched people worldwide.
• The meditation helped him feel like he had transcended his physical body.
• The artist’s work transcended traditional painting techniques.
• She transcended her difficult childhood to become a successful leader.
• The novel transcended its genre to become a literary masterpiece.