[{"Bold_text": "verb (used without object)", "List Items": ["to surpass others or be superior in some respect or area; do extremely well:to excel in math."]}, {"Bold_text": "verb (used with object)", "List Items": ["to surpass; be superior to; outdo:He excels all other poets of his day.Synonyms: beat , top , exceed , transcend , eclipse , outstrip"]}]