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 | ||