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to outrival

to outrival

7.9
Be better than someone or something in a competition
  • verb
  • /aʊtˈraɪvəl/
translation icon : superar
  • Despite fierce competition, her beauty outrivaled that of all her peers at the festival.

Examples

  • The new technology quickly outrivaled existing products on the market.

  • She aims to outrival her competitors this year.

  • The younger athlete eventually outrivaled his experienced competitors to win the championship.

  • The new model outrivals all previous versions.

  • With hard work and dedication, she was able to outrival her competitors in the race for the championship.

  • His innovative approach helped him outrival others in the tech industry and become a leader.

  • The new restaurant aims to outrival its competitors by offering unique dishes and exceptional service.

Synonyms

to beat out
vsto outrival
49 3.8

Defeat others in a contest to win a job or prize

covers surpassing a rival more broadly, not only narrow wins
to outperform
vsto outrival
30 4.8

Do better than someone or something

focuses on beating a rival in competition rather than just scores
to best
vsto outrival
23 4.2

To defeat someone in a contest or game

means outperforming a rival across rivalry rather than one single win
to outdo
vsto outrival
22 3.8

Be better than someone at something

centres on being more successful specifically in head to head rivalry
to outshine
vsto outrival
15 4.8

Do better and get more attention than others

is about outdoing a rival in success rather than just impressing
to outplay
vsto outrival
14 4.2

Do better than and beat an opponent in a game

is broader, applying to beating rivals beyond games or matches
to overmatch
vsto outrival
10 7.1

To be much weaker than an opponent in a fight or competition

means surpassing a rival but not always by overwhelming strength
to outclass
vsto outrival
8 4.6

To be much better than someone or something

is about beating another in direct rivalry rather than huge dominance
to outmatch
vsto outrival
8 6.4

Do better than someone in skill or performance

emphasizes success against a rival across various competitive situations
to prevail over
vsto outrival
8 5.8

To win against someone or something that tries to stop you

is about beating a rival specifically in direct competition
to outstrip
vsto outrival
7 6.8

To become faster, better, or larger than another

refers to overtaking a competitor within direct competition
to outdistance
vsto outrival
2 6.7

Get much farther ahead of other people in a race or competition

is about overall success against another in rivalry situations
to outgun
vsto outrival
2 6.4

To have more weapons, power, or resources than someone

is about outperforming a rival without specifying force or arms
to outcompete
vsto outrival
2 6.1

To do better than someone or something and win

is the broader act of beating a rival in competitive settings
to outgain
vsto outrival
2 6.7

To gain more than someone else, especially in a competition

is about surpassing a rival specifically through rivalry or competition
to outdraw
vsto outrival
1 6.7

To get more people or money than someone else

concerns surpassing a rival in success rather than attracting people
to outrace
vsto outrival
1 5.9

To get ahead of others in progress or achievement

applies to beating a rival in competition or rivalry contexts
to outdazzle
vsto outrival
7.5

To impress people more than others

is about beating a rival in competitive success rather than spectacle
to outgeneral
vsto outrival
9.9

To beat someone by using better plans or moves, for example in battle

is the general idea of surpassing a rival, not only by tactics
to outvie
vsto outrival
  • Archaic
9.9

To try to be better than someone in a contest or task

describes the result of being more successful in direct rivalry
to outstand
vsto outrival
7.6

To be better than others in skill or quality

is focused specifically on success over a rival in competition
to outgo
vsto outrival
8.1

To be better than another person or thing

centres on beating a rival in direct contests or competition
6.2

To win against other teams or companies in a contest

refers to being more successful than a particular rival in competition

Antonyms

1.0

Fail to win a game or contest

How Much

to outrival
7.9
to outclass
8 4.6
to outdo
22 3.8
to rival
34 3.4
to match
841 1.0

Surface Forms

outrival infinitive
outrivaled past
outrivaled past participle
outrivaling present participle
outrivals third person singular

Morphology

outrival = rival (transparent) = out + rival

The meaning of 'outrival' is clearly derived from adding the prefix 'out-' to 'rival', indicating surpassing in competition.

Etymology

Outrival joins the prefix out-, which means 'more' or 'beyond', as in outdo, with rival, a word for an 'opponent' or 'competitor'. So to outrival someone is to be more successful than them or to beat them in a competition.