outweigh
Americanverb (used with object)
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to exceed in value, importance, influence, etc..
The advantages of the plan outweighed its defects.
- Synonyms:
- override, eclipse, overshadow, surpass
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to exceed in weight.
The champion will probably outweigh his opponent.
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to be too heavy or burdensome for.
Collapse may follow if the load outweighs its supports.
verb
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to prevail over; overcome
his desire outweighed his discretion
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to be more important or significant than
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to be heavier than
Etymology
Origin of outweigh
Example Sentences
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“Investors have simply been taking the view that the benefits accruing to the enablers and users would outweigh the costs to those disrupted,” he added.
From Barron's
She has said that the government should take a "precautionary principle" approach, where the use of a chemical is stopped if the potential harm could outweigh the benefits - considering the emerging risks of some PFAS.
From BBC
Weak inflation over recent months continues to outweigh concerns about the rupee’s depreciation and leaves the door open for the RBI to deliver one final rate cut, said Shilan Shah from Capital Economics.
"Learning those life skills and some of that cultural awareness that they're picking up by having these holidays far outweighs the fact that they missed five days in education," Chris said.
From BBC
The most obvious starting point is the financial power of the Premier League, which significantly outweighs other leagues.
From BBC
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