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outshine
verb out·shine \ˌau̇t-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
intransitive verb
: to shine out
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First Known Use of OUTSHINE
1596
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OUTSHONE Defined for Kids
outshine
verb out·shine \au̇t-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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