excel
verb (used without object)
to surpass others or be superior in some respect or area; do extremely well.
excelled
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past participleof excel.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof excel.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
excelverb (used without object)to surpass others or be superior in some respect or area; do extremely well.
Example Sentences
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Michael was described as a beloved husband, father and grandfather, who "truly excelled" in his "role as grandad"
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
Academy life was fueling Stupnikov’s own disenchantment with the army, even as he excelled in sports and schoolwork.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
But Mr. David also excelled as a talent spotter and mentor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
Braves left-hander Ray Kerr, who excelled as a long reliever down the stretch, served as the opener in their second straight bullpen game and third of the postseason.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026
Admired as a pathbreaker, Elizebeth is now regarded as a role model—a woman who excelled in a technical field through her courage, smarts, and grit.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
