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to overcome
02
to defeat someone or something in a contest or battle
Transitive: to overcome an opponent
03
to be strongly affected or overwhelmed by a particular feeling or emotion
Transitive: to overcome sb
04
to succeed in defeating an opponent or prevailing in a challenge or competition
Transitive: to overcome an ooponent
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Example
The company overcame financial travail through strategic restructuring and innovation.
She overcame her fear of public speaking through practice and perseverance.
They overcame the challenges by dint of their teamwork and determination.
I can overcome this.'
Their reluctance was overcome when he hectored them persistently.
