01 v. t. To go beyond or surpass in good qualities or laudable deeds; to outdo or outgo, in a good sense.
imp. & p. p.
Excelled; p. pr. & vb. n.
Excelling
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To go beyond or surpass in good qualities or laudable deeds; to outdo or outgo, in a good sense.“Excelling others, these were great; Thou, greater still, must these excel.” — Prior.“I saw that wisdom excelleth folly, as far as light excelleth darkness.” — Eccl. ii. 13.
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To exceed or go beyond; to surpass.“She opened; but to shut Excelled her power; the gates wide open stood.” — Milton.