Excel

/ɪkˈsɛl/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject.

She excels in mathematics and consistently achieves top grades.

To surpass others in performance or quality.

Their team excels at customer service, receiving high praise from clients.

To demonstrate great skill or talent in a particular area.

He excels as a musician, captivating audiences with his performances.

To achieve a high standard or level of performance.

The students in this program excel in their academic pursuits.

To differentiate oneself through skillful execution.

In the competitive market, companies that excel often thrive.

Derived from Latin 'excellere', meaning 'to rise' or 'to surpass'.

excel at:

To be very skilled at something.

excel in:

To achieve great success in a particular area.

To do something extremely well.

He's going to excel at that sport, no doubt.

To outdo everyone else.

At this hackathon, she's going to excel and surprise everyone.