outdid
ˌau̇t-ˈdid 
; outdone
ˌau̇t-ˈdən
; outdoing
ˌau̇t-ˈdü-iŋ
; outdoes
ˌau̇t-ˈdəz
; outdone
ˌau̇t-ˈdən
; outdoing
ˌau̇t-ˈdü-iŋ
; outdoes
ˌau̇t-ˈdəz
Synonyms
Examples of outdo in a Sentence
Smaller companies often outdo larger ones in customer service.
My sister always tried to outdo me in school.
She scored 20 points in the first game. Not to be outdone, I scored 30 points myself in the second game.
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From rocking lime-green gowns adorned with a tennis ball to putting a couture spin on a classic polo top, Zendaya has truly outdone herself on her Challengers press tour wardrobe, thanks to her stylist Law Roach.
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Alex Kessler, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2024
His insatiable desire to win is outdone only by his passion to give back and make the world around him better.
—Alex Rodriguez, TIME, 16 Apr. 2024
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Alex Kessler, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2024
His insatiable desire to win is outdone only by his passion to give back and make the world around him better.
—Alex Rodriguez, TIME, 16 Apr. 2024
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“Outdo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outdo. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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