surmount
sur-mount
verb
To be situated on top of something, often as a decorative element.
"A golden eagle surmounts the flagpole."
verb
To successfully overcome a difficulty, obstacle, or challenge.
"They worked hard to surmount every obstacle."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: scale, overcome, subdue, get over, master, surpass, outstrip, outperform, outmatch, exceed, outgo, outdo