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rise above something

 

1. Lit. to move up above something. The huge sun rose above the horizon and spread its red glow across the sea.

2. Fig. [for one] to ignore petty matters and do what one is meant to do in spite of them. He was able to rise above the squabbling and bring some sense to the proceedings. Jane was never able to rise above her petty dislikes.

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rise above something

to not allow something unpleasant to influence you She rose above personal tragedy by following the principles of self-reliance, discipline, and education. Phillips had little hope of rising above poverty.

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rise above

v.

1. To move upward above something: The balloon rose above the trees.

2. To extend upward; be prominent over something: The tower rises above the hill.

3. To be superior to something or someone: Her performance rises above that of her peers.

4. To adopt a better attitude in order to avoid being burdened or concerned with something: He rose above the silly arguing among his classmates and thought of his own ideas.

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