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(of a feeling) Past tense for to affect (someone) suddenly and powerfully
“You don't let frustration overtake you when you're looking for change.”
Past tense for to catch up with and pass while traveling in the same direction
“The fast descent down the mountain might disturb even city folk, especially when the driver pulls out to overtake other cars on the narrow road.”
Past tense for to become greater or more successful than
“Tourism is doing pretty well in Mauritius, too, and is set to overtake sugar as the country's most important industry.”
Past tense for to overwhelm with large amounts or quantities
Past tense for to advance toward success
Past tense for to leapfrog, overtake, or butt in, bypassing others in a line or sequence
(of a goal or level) Past tense for to attain or rise to
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