Synonyms

outdo

American

[out-doo] / ˌaʊtˈdu /

verb (used with object)

outdid, outdone, outdoing

to surpass in execution or performance.

The cook outdid himself last night.

outdo British

/ ˌaʊtˈduː /

verb

(tr) to surpass or exceed in performance or execution

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Related Words

See excel.

Etymology

Origin of outdo

First recorded in 1600–20; out-, do ¹

Example Sentences

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They conclude that it signals toughness—and vow to outdo him.

From The Wall Street Journal

Littler was not to be outdone, though, and duly nailed a 170 finish of his own as he fought back to force a final-leg decider, following two missed match darts by the three-time world champion.

From BBC

Over the last year it has been outdone only by rival Sandisk among large-cap stocks.

From Barron's

The youngest competitor at the world's biggest dog show is celebrating after an impressive performance that outdid her own mother.

From BBC

Not to be outdone by the album’s soaring musical ambience, Styles’ lyrics never disappoint, blending his penchant for witticism with pop-culture philosophy.

From Salon

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