Main Entry: ex·cel

Pronunciation: \ik-ˈsel\

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): ex·celled; ex·cel·ling

Etymology: Middle English excellen, from Latin excellere, from ex- + -cellere to rise, project; akin to Latin collis hill — more at hill

Date: 15th century

transitive verb : to be superior to : surpass in accomplishment or achievementintransitive verb : to be distinguishable by superiority : surpass others <excel in sports> <excelled at lipreading>

synonyms see exceed