TAKE THE CAKE Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the phrase take the cake. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase take the cake. (close relations)

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	beat				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a regular route for a sentry or policeman • the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart • the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music • a single pulsation of an oscillation produced by adding two waves of different frequencies; has a frequency equal to the difference between the two oscillations • a member of the beat generation; a nonconformist in dress and behavior • the sound of stroke or blow • (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse • a regular rate of repetition • a stroke or blow • the act of beating to windward; sailing as close as possible to the direction from which the wind is blowing adjective satellite • very tired verb • come out better in a competition, race, or conflict • give a beating to; subject to a beating, either as a punishment or as an act of aggression • hit repeatedly • move rhythmically • shape by beating • make a rhythmic sound • glare or strike with great intensity • move with a thrashing motion • sail with much tacking or with difficulty • stir vigorously • strike (a part of one's own body) repeatedly, as in great emotion or in accompaniment to music • be superior • avoid paying • make a sound like a clock or a timer • move with a flapping motion • indicate by beating, as with the fingers or drumsticks • move with or as if with a regular alternating motion • make by pounding or trampling • produce a rhythm by striking repeatedly • strike (water or bushes) repeatedly to rouse animals for hunting • beat through cleverness and wit • be a mystery or bewildering to • wear out completely
	conquer				verbv
	verb • bring under control by force or authority • take possession of by force, as after an invasion • overcome by conquest
	defeat				verb, nounv, n
	noun • an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest • the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals verb • win a victory over • thwart the passage of
	eclipse				verb, nounv, n
	noun • one celestial body obscures another verb • be greater in significance than • cause an eclipse of (a celestial body) by intervention
	excel				verb, nounv, n
	verb • distinguish oneself
	outclass				verbv
	verb • cause to appear in a lower class
	outdo				verbv
	verb • be or do something to a greater degree • get the better of
	outshine				verbv
	verb • shine brighter than • attract more attention and praise than others
	outstrip				verbv
	verb • be or do something to a greater degree • go far ahead of
	overshadow				verbv
	verb • be greater in significance than • make appear small by comparison • cast a shadow upon
	surpass				verbv
	verb • distinguish oneself • be or do something to a greater degree • move past • be greater in scope or size than some standard
	top				verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n
	adjective • situated at the top or highest position noun • the upper part of anything • the highest or uppermost side of anything • the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill) • the first half of an inning; while the visiting team is at bat • the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development • the greatest possible intensity • platform surrounding the head of a lower mast • a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin • covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container) • a garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips • a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance verb • be superior or better than some standard • pass by, over, or under without making contact • be at the top of or constitute the top or highest point • be ahead of others; be the first • provide with a top or finish the top (of a structure) • reach or ascend the top of • strike (the top part of a ball in golf, baseball, or pool) giving it a forward spin • cut the top off • be the culminating event • finish up or conclude
	triumph				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a successful ending of a struggle or contest • the exultation of victory verb • prove superior • be ecstatic with joy • dwell on with satisfaction • to express great joy
	win				verbv
	noun • a victory (as in a race or other competition) • something won (especially money) verb • be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious • win something through one's efforts • obtain advantages, such as points, etc. • attain success or reach a desired goal • acquire or deserve by one's efforts or actions

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