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Definitions for: Outdo
[v] be or do something to a greater degree; "her performance surpasses that of any other student I know"; "She outdoes all other athletes"; "This exceeds all my expectations"
[v] get the better of
Webster (1913) Definition: Out*do", v. t. [imp. Outdid; p. p. Outdone; p. pr. &
vb. n. Outdoing.]
To go beyond in performance; to excel; to surpass.
An imposture outdoes the original. --L' Estrange.
I grieve to be outdone by Gay. --Swift.
Synonyms: best, exceed, outflank, outgo, outmatch, outstrip, scoop, surmount, surpass, trump
See Also: beat, beat out, better, break, circumvent, crush, outbrave, outcry, outdraw, outfox, outgrow, out-herod, outmaneuver, outmanoeuvre, outmarch, outpace, outrange, outroar, outsail, outsell, outshine, outshout, outsmart, outwear, outweigh, outwit, overreach, shame, shell, trounce, vanquish
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