outdo Meaning, Definition & Usage

verb be or do something to a greater degree
exceed; surpass; outperform; outgo; outstrip; outmatch; surmount.
- her performance surpasses that of any other student I know
- She outdoes all other athletes
- This exceeds all my expectations
- This car outperforms all others in its class
verb get the better of
scoop; outflank; best; trump.
- the goal was to best the competition

imperfect Outdid ; past participle Outdone ; present participle & verbal noun Outdoing

To go beyond in performance; to excel; to surpass.
An imposture outdoes the original. L' Estrange.

I grieve to be outdone by Gay. Swift.