Available Definitions:
1) v. t. - To go beyond or surpass in good qualities or laudable deeds; to outdo or outgo, in a good sense.
2) v. t. - To exceed or go beyond; to surpass.
3) v. i. - To surpass others in good qualities, laudable actions, or acquirements; to be distinguished by superiority; as, to excel in mathematics, or classics.