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English verb: excel

1. excel (stative) distinguish oneself


SamplesShe excelled in math.


Synonymsstand out, surpass


Pattern of useSomething ----s.
Somebody ----s


Narrower (hyponym)exceed, excel at, go past, outrank, overstep, pass, rank, shine at, top, transcend









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