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outdo
verb out·do \-ˈdü\
: to do better than (someone or something) : to be more successful than (someone or something)
out·did\-ˈdid\out·done\-ˈdən\out·do·ing\-ˈdü-iŋ\out·does\-ˈdəz\
Full Definition of OUTDO
transitive verb
1
: to go beyond in action or performance
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First Known Use of OUTDO
1607
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Synonym Discussion of OUTDO
exceed, surpass, transcend, excel, outdo, outstrip mean to go or be beyond a stated or implied limit, measure, or degree. exceed implies going beyond a limit set by authority or established by custom or by prior achievement <exceed the speed limit>. surpass suggests superiority in quality, merit, or skill <the book surpassed our expectations>. transcend implies a rising or extending notably above or beyond ordinary limits <transcended the values of their culture>. excel implies preeminence in achievement or quality and may suggest superiority to all others <excels in mathematics>. outdo applies to a bettering or exceeding what has been done before <outdid herself this time>. outstrip suggests surpassing in a race or competition <outstripped other firms in sales>.
Rhymes with OUTDO
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OUTDO Defined for Kids
outdo
verb out·do \au̇t-ˈdü\
out·did \-ˈdid\out·done \-ˈdən\out·do·ing \-ˈdü-iŋ\out·does \-ˈdəz\
Definition of OUTDO for Kids
: to do better than : surpass <He always tries to outdo everyone.>
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