Peter overcame a lot of difficulties before succeeding as a doctor.
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Overcame
/ˌoʊ.vɚˈkeɪm/
Synonyms for "overcame" (10 found)
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9 entriesconvalescencedefeat enemiesoutperform rivalsovercome fatigueovercome fearovercome griefrehabilitationsurmount obstaclesvanquish opposition
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6 entriesovercome adversityovercome challengesovercome difficultiesovercome fearovercome obstaclesovercome resistance
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He overcame all sorts of hardship and setbacks to succeed in a solo crossing of Antarctica.
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He overcame many difficulties.
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It is not clearly stated in their study if the patients overcame this syndrome during the therapy.
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