be master of

VERB

excel

Synonyms

STRONGEST

come through outdo shine transcend

STRONG

beat best better cap eclipse exceed outrival outshine outstrip pass predominate surmount top wax

WEAK

be good be proficient be skillful be talented go beyond go to town improve upon make it show talent take precedence

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fail lose

STRONG

fall behind surrender

WEAK

be inferior

VERB

know

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appreciate experience have learn notice perceive realize recognize see

STRONG

apperceive apprehend cognize comprehend differentiate discern discriminate distinguish fathom grasp ken prize undergo

WEAK

be acquainted be cognizant be conversant in be informed be learned be read be schooled be versed feel certain get the idea have down pat have information have knowledge of keep up on on top of

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore miss misunderstand neglect overlook

STRONG

confuse mix up not get

WEAK

be ignorant forget misinterpret

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"You should be master of your own fate."

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2025

It is the freedom to be master of yourself, freedom to fulfil your true desires, freedom to live a rational life.

From Salon • Sep. 5, 2020

The 89th annual Academy Awards marks the first time in nearly a decade that a working late-night star will be master of ceremonies of the Oscars.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 26, 2017

Snoop Dogg, Snoop Lion, etc. — will be master of ceremonies at the "BET Hip Hop Awards 2014."

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2014

They asked me to be master of ceremonies.

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg

be master of

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