English verb: excel | |||
1. | excel (stative) distinguish oneself | ||
Samples | She excelled in math. | ||
Synonyms | stand out, surpass | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s. Somebody ----s | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | exceed, excel at, go past, outrank, overstep, pass, rank, shine at, top, transcend | ||