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Definitions for Excel

[1] to surpass others or be superior in some respect or area; do extremely well: to excel in math.
[2] to surpass; be superior to; outdo: He excels all other poets of his day.
[3] to be superior to (another or others); surpass
[4] (intr; foll by in or at) to be outstandingly good or proficient he excels at tennis

Words related to Excel

shine, transcend, outdo, exceed, cap, beat, top, wax, eclipse, better, outshine, outstrip, pass, surmount, best, predominate, outrival

Words nearby Excel

excavator, exceed, exceedance, exceeding, exceedingly, excel, excellence, excellency, excellent, excelsior, excelsior springs

Origin of Excel

1400–50; late Middle English excellen < Latin excellere, equivalent to ex- ex-1 + -cellere to rise high, tower (akin to celsus high)

Other words from Excel

un·ex·celled , adjective
un·ex·cel·ling , adjective

Word origin for Excel

C15: from Latin excellere to rise up

Synonyms for Excel

come through, outdo, shine, transcend, beat, best, better, cap, eclipse, exceed, outrival, outshine, outstrip, pass, predominate, surmount, top, wax, be good, be master of, be proficient, be skillful, be talented, go beyond, go to town, improve upon, make it, show talent, take precedence