1. past tense of excel; to be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject

Examples

• She excelled in mathematics throughout high school.
• The team excelled under their new coach’s leadership.
• He excelled at playing the piano from a young age.
• The restaurant excelled in customer service.
• Maria excelled in her science courses and won several awards.
• The company excelled in innovation during the 1990s.