excel

Trans., ; mid., (Hdt.), hence, metaph., : , R, mg. (but v. Field, , 152 f.; Lft., , 266 f.; and Vau., in l.). to hold before to hold something before oneself to excuse oneself Ro 3:9 Notes Notes ICC Intrans. ; to project in running, , hence, metaph., : pass., , R, txt. (v. reff. supr.).† to have the start to excel Ro 3:9

to hold oneself before others, i.e. (figuratively) to excel

be better