v. (excelled, excelling) (often foll. by in, at) 1 tr. be superior to. 2 intr. be pre-eminent or the most outstanding (excels at games). excel oneself surpass one's previous performance.
[ ME f. L excellere (as EX-(1), celsus lofty) ]
EXCEL
Meaning of EXCEL in English
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012