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outshine

verb out·shine \ˌat-ˈshīn\

: to do better than (someone or something) : to earn more respect or attention than (someone or something)

out·shone\-ˈshōn, especially British -ˈshän\ or out·shinedout·shin·ing

Full Definition of OUTSHINE

transitive verb
1
a :  to shine brighter than
b :  to excel in splendor or showiness
2
:  outdo, surpass <outshone most of the other films in quality — Kathleen Karr>
intransitive verb
:  to shine out
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First Known Use of OUTSHINE

1596

Rhymes with OUTSHINE

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OUTSHINE Defined for Kids

outshine

verb out·shine \at-ˈshīn\
out·shone \-ˈshōn\out·shin·ing

Definition of OUTSHINE for Kids

1
:  to shine brighter than
2
:  to do better than :  outdo <We outshone our competition.>

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