excel

English

/ɪkˈsɛl/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To surpass someone or something; to be better or do better than someone or something.
  • (intransitive) To be much better than others.
  • (transitive) To exceed, to go beyond

Etymology

Derived from Latin excellere, excello.

Origin

Latin

excellere, excello

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