outbid

[ out-bid ]

/ ˌaʊtˈbɪd /

verb (used with object), out·bid, out·bid·den or out·bid, out·bid·ding.

to outdo in bidding; make a higher bid than (another bidder).

Nearby words

outage, outargue, outasight, outback, outbalance, outbid, outbluff, outboard, outboard motor, outboard profile, outbond

Origin of outbid

First recorded in 1580–90; out- + bid¹

Related forms

out·bid·der, noun

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Examples from the Web for outbid

You will be able to outbid Obama and the Democrats in any tax-cut fight.
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Other Hamas leaders were trying to outbid Meshaal, just as Hamas in general tries to outbid the PA.
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People with higher incomes can bid up and outbid people with less money for desirable goods and services, in this case, housing.
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Berkshire Hathaway got outbid, but still made nearly $1 billion on the deal.
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With the sanction of the Senate, Drusus now endeavored to outbid Gracchus.
A Smaller History of Rome|William Smith and Eugene Lawrence
The Englishman had outbid his rival by a few pounds, but he, in turn, was soon distanced by an advance of several hundred dollars.
Ticket No. "9672"|Jules Verne
So, whenever you are inclined to sell, Maltravers, I think we must outbid Doltimore.
Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete|Edward Bulwer-Lytton
Austria must throw itself entirely into the hands of France,—and endeavor to outbid your Majesty.'
History of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Vol. XIII. (of XXI.)|Thomas Carlyle
At the last auction he had outbid Pa in everything, not having the fear of his wife before his eyes.
Chronicles of Avonlea|Lucy Maud Montgomery

British Dictionary definitions for outbid

outbid

/ (ˌaʊtˈbɪd) /

verb -bids, -bidding, -bid, -bidden or -bid

(tr) to bid higher than; outdo in bidding

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