Outdo (Verb)
Meaning 1
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"; "This car outperforms all others in its class".
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
Examples
- She outdoes all other athletes in the marathon with her unbeatable speed and agility.
- His ability to create impressive sculptures outdoes that of any local artist I've seen so far.
- This laptop outperforms all others in its price class with exceptional processing power.
- She managed to outdo all the experienced chefs with her outstanding culinary skills during the competition.
- The latest smartphone outperforms all other models in its series with enhanced camera quality and extended battery life.
Synonyms
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Meaning 2
Get the better of; "the goal was to best the competition".
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
Examples
- The marketing team worked tirelessly to outdo their rivals and secure the top advertising spot.
- In a fierce game, the challengers struggled to outdo the undefeated champion team.
- Innovative startups strive to outdo traditional companies by providing groundbreaking solutions.
- She trained hard to outdo her personal best and set a new record in the marathon.
- The competing chefs were determined to outdo one another in creating the most exquisite dishes.