excels

VERB

be superior; surpass

Synonyms

STRONGEST

come through outdo shine transcend

STRONG

beat best better cap eclipse exceed outrival outshine outstrip pass predominate surmount top wax

WEAK

be good be master of be proficient be skillful be talented go beyond go to town improve upon make it show talent take precedence

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fail lose

STRONG

fall behind surrender

WEAK

be inferior

Example Sentences

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Thus the English advanced from Berwick, "Banners rightly fairly flaming, And pencels to the wind waving."

From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 07 by Johnson, Rossiter