Improve on
Surpass and improve on are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Surpass" instead a verb "Improve on".
Surpass
Surpass verb - To be greater, better, or stronger than.
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Synonyms for Surpass
Nearby Word: surpassing
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- Tim is one of the few people who Batman feels will eventually surpass his teachings and actually improve on his crimefighting methods.
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