EXCEL', L. excello, the root of which, cello, is not in use.
1. To go beyond to exceed to surpass in good qualities or laudable deeds to outdo.
Excelling others, these were great
Thou greater still, must these excel.
Many daughters have done virtuously, but
thou excellest them all. Proverbs 31
2. To exceed or go beyond in bad qualities or deeds.
3. To exceed to surpass.
EXCEL', To have good qualities, or to perform meritorious actions, in an unusual degree to be eminent, illustrious or distinguished.
Bless the Lord, ye his angels, that excel in strength. Psalms 103
We say, to excel in mathematics to excel in painting to excel in heroic achievements.
The King James Bible has stood its ground for nearly 400 years. However, during that time the English language has changed, and with it the meanings of some words it used. Here are more than 6,500 words whose definitions have changed since 1611.Wikipedia
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