EXCEL


Meaning of EXCEL in English

[ ɪk'sɛl , ɛk- ]

■ verb ( ~s , ~ling , ~led ) be exceptionally good at an activity or subject.

↘( ~ oneself ) Brit. perform exceptionally well.

Origin

ME: from L. ~lere , from ex- 'out, beyond' + celsus 'lofty'.

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