1. excel - Verb
2. Excel - Proper noun
To go beyond or surpass in good qualities or laudable deeds; to outdo or outgo, in a good sense.
To exceed or go beyond; to surpass.
To surpass others in good qualities, laudable actions, or acquirements; to be distinguished by superiority; as, to excel in mathematics, or classics.
Source: Webster's dictionaryOne that desires to excel should endeavor in those things that are in themselves most excellent. Epictetus
People of genius do not excel in any profession because they work in it, they work in it because they excel. William Hazlitt
As a leader, I am tough on myself and I raise the standard for everybody; however, I am very caring because I want people to excel at what they are doing so that they can aspire to be me in the future. Indra Nooyi
For my part, I assure you, I had rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent, than in the extent of my power and dominion. Alexander the Great
By different methods different men excel. American Proverb
If you want enemies excel others, if you want friends let others excel you. English Proverb