EXCEL


Meaning of EXCEL in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ik-ˈsel ]

verb

( 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 achievement

intransitive verb

: to be distinguishable by superiority : surpass others

excel in sports

excelled at lipreading

Synonyms: see exceed

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.